Summary
George R. R. Martin’s latestA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knightupdate reveals how the upcoming series differs from otherGame of Thronesadaptations. There are currently severalspinoffs connected toThronesthat are in various stages of development. That includesHedge Knight, a prequel which is based on theDunk & Eggnovellas written by Martin.
On his blog,Martinprovided some insight intoThe Hedge Knight. The author wrote that the prequel will be shorter thanGame of ThronesorHouse of the Dragonand much different in tone. Martin also highlighted writer Ira Parker and Owen Harris, who directed the Emmy-winning “San Junipero” episode ofBlack Mirror, and will three of thespinoff’s six episodes. Read Martin’s update below:
The Hedge Knightwill be a lot shorter thanGame of ThronesorHouse of the Dragon, with a much different tone… but it’s still Westeros, so no one is truly safe. Ira Parker and his team are doing a great job. Oh, and we have our director as well: Owen Harris, a terrific British director whose credits include helming “San Junipero”, my all-time favorite episode ofBlack Mirror. Owen will direct three of our six episodes.
What We Know About The Hedge Knight Spinoff
Major Roles Have Been Cast
Per the official logline, theA Knight of the Seven Kingdomsspinofftakes place a century before the events ofGame of Thrones. The story follows two unlikely heroes that wander Westeros: a naive but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, along with his diminutive squire, Egg. The logline goes on to mention that the events unfold during a time when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne. The last dragon has not yet passed from living memory and great destinies, not to mention powerful foes, await the improbable friends.
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In terms of its connection to the mainGame of Thronesseries and theHouse of the Dragonspinoff,The Hedge Knightis set about 70 years beforeHouse of the Dragonand roughly 100 years beforeThrones. The project took a major leap forward in April when it was announced that former rugby player Peter Claffey and young actor Dexter Sol Ansell were cast in the respective lead roles of Dunk and Egg.
Notable roles
Dexter Sol Ansell
Egg
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Martin himself is involved in the spinoff, credited as an executive producer. He is joined by Ira Parker, a writer onHouse of the Dragonseason 1, who penned the pilot script forThe Hedge Knight.David Zaslav, the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, which owns HBO, mentioned during an earnings call thatThe Hedge Knightwill premiere in mid-2025, keeping the franchise on the air in one form or another afterGame of Throneshas ended.
A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight
Cast
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight is set in a time when the Targaryen dynasty rules Westeros.
