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Business Upturn
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Release date rumors, cast updates and what to expect next
By Aman Shukla Published on July 7, 2025, 19:30 IST Last updated July 7, 2025, 14:03 IST Westeros is calling us back! A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms , the next chapter in the Game of Thrones saga, is gearing up to bring George R.R. Martin's Tales of Dunk and Egg to life. This prequel series, based on the beloved novellas, promises a new vibe—less dragon-fueled chaos, more heartfelt adventure. If you're as excited as I am, let's dive into the latest on when it's hitting screens, who's starring, and what we can expect from this journey through a quieter corner of the Seven Kingdoms. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Release Date So, when do we get to see A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms ? The rumor mill has been churning, and here's the latest. Early buzz pointed to a possible late 2025 debut, maybe even summer. But HBO's dropped some fresh hints that have shifted the timeline. At Warner Bros. Discovery's upfronts in May 2025, a teaser ended with a title card flashing 2026. Casey Bloys, HBO's big boss, doubled down, suggesting a premiere in early 2026—think January or February. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Cast Updates The heart of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is the unlikely duo of Ser Duncan the Tall, a big-hearted hedge knight, and his squire Egg, who's secretly Prince Aegon V Targaryen. The cast is a mix of fresh talent and familiar faces, and I'm stoked about who they've picked to bring these characters to life. Here's the rundown: Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall (Dunk) Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg (Prince Aegon V Targaryen) Finn Bennett as Prince Aerion 'Brightflame' Targaryen Bertie Carvel as Prince Baelor 'Breakspear' Targaryen Tanzyn Crawford as Tanselle Daniel Ings as Ser Lyonel Baratheon Sam Spruell as Prince Maekar Targaryen More Faces: HBO dropped more names in August 2024, including Edward Ashley (Ser Steffon Fossoway), Henry Ashton (Daaeron Targaryen), Youssef Kerkour (Steely Pate), Daniel Monks (Ser Manfred Dondarrion), Shaun Thomas (Raymun Fossoway), Tom Vaughan-Lawlor (Plummer), and Danny Webb (Ser Arlan of Pennytree, Dunk's mentor). Martin's been raving about this cast, and honestly, I can't wait to see them in action. With filming done, we might hear about a few more additions soon. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Plot Details Set about 90 years before Game of Thrones and 72 years after House of the Dragon , A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms takes us to a Westeros still ruled by the Targaryens, where the memory of dragons lingers but the skies are clear. The first season adapts The Hedge Knight , the first of Martin's three Dunk and Egg novellas. It's all about Ser Duncan the Tall and Egg wandering the realm, getting tangled in knightly tournaments, political schemes, and tests of honor. This isn't the sprawling epic of Game of Thrones or the fiery family feuds of House of the Dragon . Martin calls it a 'character piece,' zooming in on Dunk's earnest quest to be a true knight and Egg's journey as a hidden prince learning about the world. A big highlight? The tournament at Ashford Meadow, where Dunk's courage and Egg's secret identity spark some serious drama. Think less 'dragon battles' and more 'heartfelt bromance with swords.' HBO's official pitch sums it up: 'A century before Game of Thrones , two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros… a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits await these improbable and incomparable friends.' With six episodes in Season 1, directed by Owen Harris ( Black Mirror ) and Sarah Adina Smith ( Lessons in Chemistry ), and written by Martin and Ira Parker, the show's got a tight, focused feel. HBO's planning for three seasons, each tackling one novella ( The Hedge Knight , The Sworn Sword , The Mystery Knight ), and Martin's hinted at writing more stories, so we could see Dunk and Egg's adventures continue. Ahmedabad Plane Crash A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Digital Trends
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
Game of Thrones prequel A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms pushed back to 2026
One of the ideas behind running two different Game of Thrones prequels at once was to keep the franchise alive on HBO and Max during the long breaks between seasons. However, the next prequel series, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, will now be skipping 2025 altogether. And that may mean both House of the Dragon season 3 and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms could come out in the same year. Via Variety, HBO confirmed the delay when it screened a trailer for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms during its upfront presentation. The trailer ended with a vague 2026 release window, but HBO CEO Casey Bloys suggested that it would be released in winter 2026. That would have it premiere on HBO and Max in either January or February 2026. HBO hasn't announced when House of the Dragon will return. But if season 3 doesn't premiere in 2026, then pushing it back to 2027 would mean a nearly three-year gap between seasons. House of the Dragon season 3 is currently in production. Recommended Videos A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms takes place only a century before Game of Thrones, and it's based on George R.R. Martin's Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas. The story focuses on a poor knight, Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey), who befriends Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell), a young boy who is secretly one of the Targaryen heirs to the Iron Throne. Several members of Egg's family will appear in the series, including Prince Aerion Targaryen (Finn Bennett), Prince Baelor Targaryen (Bertie Carvel), and Prince Maekar Targaryen (Sam Spruell). Much like the Song of Ice and Fire novels, Martin hasn't written all of Dunk and Egg's adventures yet, but he has touched upon their ultimate fates beyond their time together. Martin's next novel, The Winds of Winter, has yet to be completed and there is no word on when or if it will be finished.
Scotsman
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms delayed to 2026
The latest Game of Thrones spin-off has been delayed by HBO Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... HBO has delayed the latest Game of Thrones spin-off to 2026. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a prequel to the original hit show. But it will not arrive in 2025 as had been expected. Game of Thrones fans will have to put away their swords and leather jerkins because the next trip to Westeros has been delayed to 2026. HBO has pushed spin-off series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms to early next year, it has been revealed. The six-part series had not had a firm release date but had been expected before the end of 2025. It has been delayed to 'winter' 2026, according to reports. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is another prequel to the beloved fantasy series and is also based on a series of books by George R.R. Martin. Here's all you need to know: Has A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms been delayed? Fans had a brief glimpse at the show late last year in a look ahead to 2025 released by HBO. It did not have a firm release date, but had been expected before the end of the year. Peter Claffey in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms | HBO/ WBD However, Variety reports that at Warner Brothers Discover's upfront presentation to advertisers at Madison Square Garden in New York City a new look at the show ended with the title card '2026'. HBO content chairman and CEO Casey Bloys told the crowd that it would release in 'winter' next year, the trade experts report. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad House of the Dragon is currently filming its third season - of four in total - and no release window has been announced for that either. What is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms about? The latest Game of Thrones spin-off is yet another prequel - but it takes place later in the time line than House of the Dragon, which depicts a civil war between the Targyrean family. It is based on a series of novellas by George R.R. Martin collectively known as the Tales of Dunk and Egg and is set about 90 years before the events of the original show. The shorter stories follow a hedge knight called Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg - who may be far more important than his initial appearance would let on. They embark on smaller scale adventures in the vein of knight-errant tales. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will adapt the first of the Dunk and Egg tales in its initial six-episode run. The longline for the series reads: 'A century before the events of 'Game of Thrones,' two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros… a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad '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.' George R.R. Martin has spoken positively about the show on his Not A Blog website. In contrast to his vocal displeasure at choices made in House of the Dragon series 2. Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell will play Ser Duncan and Egg respectively. True Detective: Night Country star Finn Bennett will play Prince Aerion "Brightflame", while Bertie Carvel has been tapped to play Prince Baelor "Breakspear".
