A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight – Cast and Everything we know so far
Last updated August 5, 2024
With the finale of the second season of House of the Dragon approaching this week, fans of the show and the overall Game of Thrones universe might be feeling a bit sad. However, there's some good news! More details have been announced about a GOT spinoff series, and we now know who has been cast. In addition, production has already begun, so there’s definitely something to look forward to!
We have everything you need to know about A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight, including what’s it all about, the number of episodes, a tentative release date, and input from the main man himself, George R. R. Martin. We will keep updating this article as and when more information becomes available, so know that you’re in good hands!
Release Date
A premiere date has not been announced as of yet, but we will update this information as soon as it is revealed. David Zaslav, CEO and president of Warner Bros. Discovery said that it will debut on Max in late 2025.
Plot
Over a hundred years before the events of Game of Thrones took place, two unlikely heroes roamed Westeros: a young and inexperienced but brave knight called Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire named Egg. The show is set in an era when the Targaryen dynasty had power over the Iron Throne, and people still clearly remember the majesty of the last dragon. Throughout the journey, the duo will form a strong friendship and will face powerful dynasties and equally powerful enemies.
Trailer
Max has released a sneak peek of the first look at the show. Check it out here:
Cast
- Peter Claffey as Dunk/Ser Duncan the Tall, a hedge knight of humble origin.
- Dexter Sol Ansell as Aegon "Egg" Targaryen, a prince of the Targaryen dynasty and Ser Duncan's squire.
- Finn Bennett as Aerion "Brightflame" Targaryen, Egg's older brother.
- Bertie Carvel as Baelor "Breakspear" Targaryen, the heir to the Iron Throne, Hand of the King to Daeron II and Aerion and Egg's uncle.
- Tanzyn Crawford as Tanselle, a Dornish puppeteer.
- Daniel Ings as Ser Lyonel Baratheon, a knight known as the "Laughing Storm" and the heir to Storm's End.
- Sam Spruell as Maekar Targaryen, the Prince of Summerhall, Baelor's younger brother, and Aerion and Egg's father.
How is The Hedge Knight Related to Game of Thrones & House of the Dragon?
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight takes place about a century before Game of Thrones and 72 years after the events of House of the Dragon.
What is A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms Based on?
The title is based on a series of novellas by George R.R. Martin called Dunk and Egg. There are three short stories in the series so far, and the first one is titled The Hedge Knight. The second and the third books are titled "The Sworn Sword," and "The Mystery Knight," respectively.
Martin has revealed that he will write more Dunk and Egg installments, which means that the story of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will go beyond that of the already-published stories. Furthermore, the new show will be based on the legacies of Ser Duncan the Tall and King Aegon V Targaryen from "A Song of Ice and Fire" book series, as well as the GOT TV show.
Who is Making A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight?
George R.R. Martin and Ira Parker has written and executive-produced the series. Other executive producers include Ryan Condal, Vince Gerardis, Owen Harris, and Sarah Bradshaw. Harris (known for Black Mirror “San Junipero" episode) will direct the first three installments of the series, and Sarah Adina Smith (known for Apple TV+’s Lessons in Chemistry) will direct the other three.
How many Episodes can we Expect?
Martin said that there will be six episodes for now, which means that it will be shorter than both the HOTD and GOT shows.
George R. R. Martin on the Title of the Series
In this blog post, Martin explained why the series won't be called Dunk and Egg. He wrote, “I love Dunk and I love Egg, and I know that fans refer to my novellas as “the Dunk & Egg stories,” sure, but there are millions of people out there who do not know the stories and the title needs to intrigue them too. If you don’t know the characters, Dunk & Egg sounds like a sitcom. Laverne & Shirley. Abbott & Costello. Beavis & Butthead. So, no. We want “knight” in the title. Knighthood and chivalry are central to the themes of these stories.”
Where is The Hedge Knight Being Filmed?
The series has officially begun production on June 18, 2024, and is being filmed in Belfast, Ireland.
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