Courtesy of Winter-is-Coming:
"We are now hearing from multiple sources that HBO plans to order both seasons three and four and film them back-to-back (Ã la Lord of the Rings). It has already been confirmed that A Storm of Swords would be covered in more than one season. From what we have heard, much of the film crew in Northern Ireland has been told of this plan and has been advised to expect nine months of filming next year."
I don't think there will be any official word until Season Two premieres or at least much nearer the premiere, but this is good news! Not only that HBO has enough faith in the series to order 2 seasons at a time, but also that ASoIaF Book Three: A Storm of Swords will get the time it needs to properly show respect to the voluminous book! On top of that the younger actors are going to begin aging quickly and it will become harder and harder to picture them as 10 or 12 or 13 etc...
I personally have enough faith in D&D that I can not be too concerned over whether or not the story or quality will be affected. I think it may actually be enhanced since the cast and crew will be in the swing of things and therefore more efficient.
More to come if any official word or news is released!
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