A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (TV series)
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Prepare yourself for a journey back in time, to a Westeros forged in legend. "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" is coming, a brand new fantasy drama, brought to life by Ira Parker and the master storyteller himself, George R. R. Martin. This is not just another series; it's the third television epic born from the world of "A Song of Ice and Fire," a thrilling prequel to the phenomenon that was "Game of Thrones." Step into the pages of Martin's beloved "Tales of Dunk and Egg" novellas, and witness the dawn of a new era.
Meet Ser Duncan the Tall, known affectionately as "Dunk," a hedge knight as noble of heart as he is humble of birth. He's brought to life by Peter Claffey, and by his side, the squire who will become a king – Prince Aegon Targaryen, or "Egg," played by Dexter Sol Ansell. Their improbable partnership will shape the future of the Seven Kingdoms.
The adventure begins on January 18, 2026, exclusively on HBO, with six gripping episodes charting their path.
The realm is populated by a cast of formidable characters. Peter Claffey embodies Ser Duncan the Tall, a hedge knight of common origins. Dexter Sol Ansell is Prince Aegon Targaryen, "Egg," a young prince of the dragon dynasty and Dunk's loyal squire. Finn Bennett portrays Prince Aerion "Brightflame" Targaryen, Egg's ambitious older brother. Bertie Carvel steps into the shoes of Prince Baelor "Breakspear" Targaryen, heir to the Iron Throne and Egg's uncle. Tanzyn Crawford brings to life Tanselle, a captivating puppeteer from Dorne. Daniel Ings is Ser Lyonel Baratheon, the legendary "Laughing Storm," heir to House Baratheon. And Sam Spruell plays Prince Maekar Targaryen, father to Aerion and Egg, and brother to Baelor.
The tapestry of this world is further enriched by a host of guest stars. Ross Anderson as Ser Humfrey Hardyng, Edward Ashley as Ser Steffon Fossoway, Henry Ashton as Prince Daeron "The Drunken" Targaryen, Youssef Kerkour as the blacksmith Steely Pate, Daniel Monks as Ser Manfred Dondarrion, Shaun Thomas as Raymun Fossoway, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor as Plummer, the steward of Ashford, Steve Wall as Lord Leo "Longthorn" Tyrell, and Danny Webb as Ser Arlan of Pennytree, Dunk's wise old mentor.
The seeds of this grand tale were sown in January 2021, when HBO first announced its intention to revisit the world of Westeros with a new prequel. Following the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and a young Aegon V Targaryen, this series is set a full ninety years before the events of "A Song of Ice and Fire." By April 2023, HBO had officially greenlit the project, with Ira Parker, a writer from "House of the Dragon," having already penned the pilot. Casting began in October 2023, with filming slated for 2024. By February 2024, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav confirmed that pre-production was underway, with George R. R. Martin himself serving as creator and executive producer. Owen Harris was brought on to direct the first three episodes, setting the visual tone, while Sarah Adina Smith helmed the remaining three.
The casting announcements painted a vivid picture: Peter Claffey as Dunk, and Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg, leading the charge. Then came the confirmations of Finn Bennett, Bertie Carvel, Tanzyn Crawford, Daniel Ings, and Sam Spruell, bringing to life key members of the Targaryen court and their allies. The ensemble was further bolstered by Edward Ashley, Henry Ashton, Youssef Kerkour, Daniel Monks, Shaun Thomas, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, and Danny Webb, rounding out the rich cast of characters.
Filming commenced in June 2024 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, concluding in September, bringing this epic story to life.
Mark your calendars for January 18, 2026, when "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" will premiere on HBO and HBO Max, delivering six unforgettable episodes.
The promotion has already begun, whetting our appetites. On August 4, 2024, HBO offered the first glimpse, and on November 11, 2024, a "first look" teaser arrived. The official poster, a symbol of the coming adventure, was unveiled on October 6, 2025.
Prepare for a new chapter in the saga. Prepare for "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms."
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is an upcoming American fantasy drama television series created by Ira Parker and George R. R. Martin. A prequel to Game of Thrones (2011–2019), it is set to be the third television series in Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire franchise and is an adaptation of the Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas. It stars Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall ("Dunk"), the titular hedge knight, and Dexter Sol Ansell as his squire Aegon Targaryen ("Egg").
The series is scheduled to premiere on January 18, 2026, on HBO and will consist of six episodes.
== Cast and characters ==
=== Main ===
Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall / "Dunk", a hedge knight of lowborn background
Dexter Sol Ansell as Prince Aegon Targaryen / "Egg", a child prince of the Targaryen dynasty and Dunk's squire
Finn Bennett as Prince Aerion "Brightflame" Targaryen, Egg's older brother
Bertie Carvel as Prince Baelor "Breakspear" Targaryen, the heir to the Iron Throne, Hand of the King to Daeron II, 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 House Baratheon
Sam Spruell as Prince Maekar Targaryen, Baelor's younger brother and Aerion and Egg's father
=== Guest ===
Ross Anderson as Ser Humfrey Hardyng, a knight of House Hardyng
Edward Ashley as Ser Steffon Fossoway, a knight of House Fossoway of Cider Hall
Henry Ashton as Prince Daeron "The Drunken" Targaryen, Egg and Aerion's older brother
Youssef Kerkour as Steely Pate, a blacksmith hailing from the Reach
Daniel Monks as Ser Manfred Dondarrion, a knight of House Dondarrion of Blackhaven
Shaun Thomas as Raymun Fossoway, Steffon's cousin and squire
Tom Vaughan-Lawlor as Plummer, the steward of Ashford
Steve Wall as Lord Leo "Longthorn" Tyrell, the Lord of Highgarden
Danny Webb as Ser Arlan of Pennytree, an old hedge knight and Dunk's mentor
== Episodes ==
== Production ==
=== Development ===
HBO announced that it was developing a new television prequel series to Game of Thrones in January 2021. The series follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and a young Aegon V Targaryen, nicknamed Egg, and is based on the novellas by George R. R. Martin that constitute the Tales of Dunk and Egg, taking place 90 years before A Song of Ice and Fire. There were reports that Steven Conrad was hired to write for the series in November 2021. The series received an official order from HBO in April 2023. By then, Ira Parker, a writer on the first season of House of the Dragon, had already written the script for a pilot episode. Casting began in October 2023 with plans to begin filming in 2024. By February 2024, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav confirmed that the series had begun pre-production and that Martin was serving as creator and executive producer.
In May, Owen Harris was hired to direct the first three episodes of the series and serve as an executive producer, setting the tone for the series. That June, Sarah Adina Smith was announced to direct three of the six episodes of the first season.
=== Casting ===
In April 2024, the lead roles were cast with Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall and Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg. In June, it was announced that Finn Bennett, Bertie Carvel, Tanzyn Crawford, Daniel Ings, and Sam Spruell had joined the cast as Prince Aerion Targaryen, Prince Baelor Targaryen, Tanselle, Ser Lyonel Baratheon, and Prince Maekar Targaryen, respectively. In August, Edward Ashley, Henry Ashton, Youssef Kerkour, Daniel Monks, Shaun Thomas, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, and Danny Webb were cast as Ser Steffon Fossoway, Daeron Targaryen, Steely Pate, Ser Manfred Dondarrion, Raymun Fossoway, Plummer, and Ser Arlan of Pennytree, respectively.
=== Filming ===
Production began in June 2024 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and wrapped in September.
== Release ==
=== Broadcast ===
The first season is set to premiere on HBO and HBO Max on January 18, 2026, and will consist of six episodes. It was originally planned for release in late 2025.
=== Promotion ===
On August 4, 2024, HBO released the first preview of the series, as part of the network's announcement of upcoming original programs. On November 11, 2024, HBO released a "first look" teaser for the series. On October 6, 2025, the first official poster was released.
== References ==
== External links ==
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms at IMDb
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