HBO’s next journey through Westeros has hit a rough patch, literally. The bad news for fans is that ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ was hit with unexpected setbacks in Spain as it had to stop filming for season 2 due to severe flooding.
However, the good news is that the series is still expected to be released in 2027.
HBO’s 2027 Plan Remains Intact
The new season follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg as they travel through a changing Westeros decades before the events of ‘Game of Thrones’. Production was temporarily halted when Storm Therese caused significant flooding in the area of Las Niñas Dam in Gran Canaria, where the show was being filmed.
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Showrunner Ira Parker said that the team has been waiting for the weather to clear up. Parker wants the opposite of what Dunk wants, which is rain. “We want a drought,” he said. He added they have been delayed, but filming is still on track.
“We’re making plans and making alternate plans, and at this point, we just, I guess, need a little bit of luck. I don’t know.” There’s a very human frustration behind it all: backup plans, weather updates, and hoping nature finally cooperates.
Dunk’s Next Adventure Gets More Political
Season 2 will be based on one of Martin’s favorite Dunk & Egg stories, The Sworn Sword. This time, Dunk will not just stumble into sword fights and tournaments, but into political conflict between noble houses.
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That change is even more intriguing when coupled with new additions like Lucy Boynton as Lady Rohanne Webber, aka the Red Widow. Parker joked that Rohanne can make Dunk really uncomfortable, particularly when he’s talking to powerful highborn women.
It’s going to be a season that will test Dunk in ways that brute strength won’t be able to fix. The cast is also growing with Babou Ceesay taking on the role of Ser Bennis of the Brown Shield, and Peter Mullan as Ser Eustace Osgrey.
Season 1’s success as one of HBO’s biggest recent debuts, there’s even more Dunk & Egg stories to look forward to. The smaller-scale storytelling and the emotional connection Dunk and Egg have formed have resonated with fans. Despite the storms threatening production, it’s clear that Dunk and Egg’s world isn’t going anywhere.
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