The mythical world of ‘Game of Thrones‘ has long intrigues many. Even after the conclusion of the show, several spin-offs of the story based on George RR Martin’s book series have continued to entertain fans across the globe.
While the prequels and sequels of the show made so far have been a treat for the show’s fans, there’s another spin-off of the show under the works. And this one is coming with an even more exciting element with the director of the popular Netflix show ‘Black Mirror‘ assuming an important role in it. Here’s what we know about this upcoming project.
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‘Black Mirror’ Director Owen Harris Is Set To Take Charge Of The New ‘Game Of Thrones’ Prequel
‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ is set to hit the screens soon. As yet another installment of the popular show gears up for its debut, fans can brace themselves for a promising fusion with a major talent from ‘Black Mirror’ at the helm.
‘Black Mirror‘ director Owen Harris has delivered some of the most standout episodes of the show, including ‘Be Right Back‘ and ‘San Junipero‘. After showcasing his talent in the hit dystopian show, Harris has been enlisted by HBO to lead the charge as both an executive producer and the director of the first three episodes of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’.
Along with the official announcement of Owen taking charge, the show’s production team has also revealed some exciting details about the show. It is now confirmed that the first season of the show will consist of six episodes, even though all the shows related to the franchise have typically had longer episodes.
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Here’s All We Know About ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’
The decision to keep each episode of the first season concise is made taking into consideration George R.R. Martin’s novella, ‘The Hedge Knight’. The show creators are aiming to have a focused narrative that will stay true to Martin’s book and its storyline.
Moreover, the show is now being called ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’, instead of its previous, longer name ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight’. Though it is not officially confirmed what the show will be called, show creators are using the former name for the show.
As of now, it is confirmed that actors Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell will take on the lead roles of Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg respectively on the show. Set a century before the events of ‘Game of Thrones’, ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ will give the viewers glimpses into the lives of unlikely heroes and their life challenges.
With a talented team of writers and producers, including Martin and Ira Parker, ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ is slated for a 2025 release.
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