Games Workshop has reached an agreement with Amazon Content Services whereby Amazon will create a TV series based on the Warhammer fantasy miniature wargame.

In a statement, Games Workshop said the deal includes Amazon developing Games Workshop’s intellectual property into film and television productions and Amazon being granted associated merchandising rights.

The company said the first rights to be developed will relate to the Warhammer 40,000 universe.

In advance of contracts being entered into, Amazon will begin working on some development activities such as holding preliminary discussions with writers.