A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms at a glance:
- The series is set to debut in January 2026
- It will explore the escapades of a knight alongside his squire
- The initial trailer for the show has been released
The official trailer for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has arrived, presenting an unexpectedly lighthearted narrative within the realm crafted by George R.R. Martin. The preview features proud nobles and fierce battles reminiscent of Game of Thrones, while hinting at a buddy comedy vibe.
This forthcoming HBO series is positioned between the storylines of House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones, focusing on the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and his youthful squire, Egg, rather than detailing the historical wars and rivalries of noble houses.
Here’s everything we currently know about this new fantasy series inspired by George R.R. Martin’s work.
When will A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms be released?
The story of Dunk and Egg is set to premiere on HBO Max on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Subscriptions to the service start at $9.99 monthly for ad-supported viewing.
Fans in the UK can watch A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms on Sky Atlantic or on the streaming platform Now. Now packages are available starting at £9.99 per month for an Entertainment Membership, with a limited-time offer to sign up for £4.99 per month with a longer commitment.
Filming for the new series commenced in June 2024. While it was initially slated for a summer 2025 release on HBO Max, the premiere date has since been postponed.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms plot
This new prequel to Game of Thrones is adapted from Tales of Dunk and Egg, a series of three stories authored by George R.R. Martin. It narrates the journeys and adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall (nicknamed Dunk) and his young squire, Egg, who is later known as King Aegon V Targaryen.
The narrative is set 72 years following the events of House of the Dragon and 90 years before Game of Thrones. The initial season is expected to concentrate on the first tale, titled The Hedge Knight, which details Dunk and Egg’s first encounter and Dunk’s altercation with Prince Aerion Targaryen.
The official series description states:
A century prior to the events of Game of Thrones, two unanticipated heroes roamed Westeros … a courageous but somewhat naive young knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his small squire, Egg. Set in an era when the Targaryen dynasty still reigns over the Iron Throne and the memory of the last dragon has not yet faded, they will encounter great destinies, formidable enemies, and numerous adventures.
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George R.R. Martin has commented that The Hedge Knight evokes the spirit of Game of Thrones:
The Dunk & Egg novellas are complete narratives that resemble the novels of A Song of Ice and Fire more than the fictional history of Fire & Blood. The stories are vividly presented, and our objective is to create faithful adaptations of these tales for television.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms cast and crew
The executive producers involve George R.R. Martin, Ira Parker (who contributed to House of the Dragon season 1), along with Ryan Condal (showrunner of House of the Dragon). Both Martin and Parker are also writers for the series.
Three of the series’ six episodes will be directed by Sarah Adina Smith.
HBO has also revealed some actors who will star in the series.
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Ser Duncan the Tall is played by Peter Claffey (Vikings: Valhalla), while Egg will be portrayed by Dexter Sol Ansell (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes).
Additional cast members include:
- Bertie Carvel – Baelor Targaryen, known as the Breakspear, Hand of the King and heir to the Iron Throne
- Sam Spruell – Maekar Targaryen, Baelor’s younger sibling
- Finn Bennett – Aerion Targaryen, nicknamed the Brightflame, Maekar’s second son
- Tanzyn Crawford – Tanselle, a puppeteer from Dorne
- Daniel Ings – Ser Lyonel Baratheon, the Laughing Storm, head of House Baratheon
Is there a trailer for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?
Indeed—check out the first teaser trailer for the journey of Duncan and Egg:
What are the other Game of Thrones prequels?
The only available Game of Thrones prequel to watch at the moment is House of the Dragon – with its second season released last year.
Apart from The Hedge Knight, HBO aims to develop a series centered around the Aegon Conquest, which transpired 300 years prior to Game of Thrones. This series will explore Aegon Targaryen’s arrival in Westeros alongside his sister wives Rhaenys and Visenya and their dragons.
Additionally, a new prequel following Lord Corlys Velaryon from House of the Dragon, titled Nine Voyages, will chart his dangerous voyages to the world’s more enigmatic destinations.
A prequel named 10,000 Ships will showcase the exploits of Princess Nymeria, who lived a millennium before Game of Thrones’ timeline. After her kingdom, Rhoyne, was conquered by Valyria, she assembled a vast fleet and journeyed to Dorne, marrying a lord from House Martell.
Moreover, HBO plans an animated series set in Yi Ti, a lush region in Essos that, according to George R.R. Martin, reflects the essence of medieval China.
