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Everything we know about “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” the new GOT prequel

Exploring the World of Dunk and Egg: ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’

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August 28, 2024

HBO is set to bring more of George R. R. Martin’s world to the screen with a new series titled A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. This show will follow the story of Martin’s novella series, The Tales of Dunk and Egg. As production begins, here’s everything we know about the series so far.

After the success of Game of Thrones and its prequel House of the Dragon, HBO is diving deeper into the world of Westeros with A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. The show will focus on the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall (Dunk) and his squire, Aegon V Targaryen (Egg). This article will provide an overview of the series, the main characters, the cast, and other key details.

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What is ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight’ About?

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is based on the short stories of George R. R. Martin, often referred to as The Tales of Dunk and Egg. These stories take place about 90 years before the events of Game of Thrones, during a time when the Targaryen dynasty still rules Westeros.

The official description for the show reads: “Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends.”

The series is expected to begin with the story The Hedge Knight, which follows Dunk, a humble hedge knight, and his young squire, Egg. A hedge knight is a knight who roams the countryside without a lord to serve. Together, the two navigate the dangerous political landscape of Westeros, encountering powerful enemies and forging their destinies.

Who will play Dunk and Egg in the series?

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The series will primarily focus on two characters: Ser Duncan the Tall, known as Dunk, and Aegon V Targaryen, who goes by the nickname Egg. Dunk is a courageous knight with humble origins, while Egg is the young son of a Targaryen prince who travels incognito as Dunk’s squire.
Dunk will be portrayed by Peter Claffey, an actor known for his role in the show Wreck. Egg will be played by Dexter Sol Ansell, a young actor with an impressive resume.

Who has been cast in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?

Cast for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms announced

In addition to the leads, several other major characters have been cast. Finn Bennett will play Prince Aerion Targaryen, an antagonist known as Aerion Brightflame. Bertie Carvel will portray Prince Baelor Targaryen, a kind and generous noble. Other cast members include Tanzyn Crawford as Tanselle, Daniel Ings as Ser Lyonel Baratheon, and Sam Spruell as Prince Maekar Targaryen.

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Steven Calvert will play a Stormland knight, and Rowan Robinson has a role listed as ‘Rowan,’ which is likely a codename. Abigail O’Regan has been cast in an unknown role. Fans are speculating about Robinson’s character. Many believe ‘Rowan’ might be Rohan Webber of Tyrosh, a character from the second novella, ‘The Sworn Sword.’

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Additionally, The series has cast Edward Ashley (“Masters of the Air”) as Ser Steffon Fossoway, Henry Ashton (“A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” and “My Lady Jane”) as Daeron Targaryen, Youssef Kerkour (“House of Gucci”) as Steely Pate, Daniel Monks (Netflix’s upcoming film “Kaos”) as Ser Manfred Dondarrion, Shaun Thomas (“How to Have Sex”) as Raymun Fossoway, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor (“Avengers: Infinity War”) as Plummer and Danny Webb (HBO’s “The Regime” and “The Dig”) as Ser Arlan of Pennytree.

The Crew and Filming

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The series will be showrun by Ira Parker, with George R. R. Martin himself writing an episode. Directors for the show include Owen Harris and Sarah Adina Smith, both of whom will handle three episodes each. Vince Gerardis, Owen Harris, and Sarah Bradshaw will executive produce.
Filming began in June 2024 in Northern Ireland, a familiar location for Game of Thrones fans. The series is expected to wrap up filming by mid-September and will likely be released in late 2025.

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