With the hit release of ‘House of the Dragon‘, the world of Westeros is set to expand further with a new ‘Game of Thrones‘ spin-off ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms‘. Reports confirm that the production for the show has commenced in Belfast, Ireland, and fans can now look forward to the show hitting their screens soon.
The latest project by HBO will explore the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and his young squire, Egg. Adding more to the appeal of the show is a stellar cast that fans may have seen before in shows like ‘The Crown‘, ‘Sex Education‘ and ‘Fargo‘.
‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Will Bridge The Gap Between ‘Game Of Thrones’ And ‘House Of The Dragon’
Set roughly a century before the events of ‘Game of Thrones‘ and a century after ‘House of the Dragon’, the brand new spin-off titled ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ will bring forth a whole new perspective on the history of the world of Westeros, with a fresh cast.
Some notable names of the new cast members include Finn Bennett from ‘True Detective: Night Country‘, who will take on the role of Prince Aerion Targaryen.
Bertie Carvel from ‘The Crown‘ will play Prince Baelor Targaryen, Tanzyn Crawford from ‘Tiny Beautiful Things‘ is cast as Prince Maekar Targaryen, while Daniel Ings from ‘Sex Education‘ will portray Ser Lyonel Baratheon, known as the Laughing Storm. Sam Spruell from ‘Fargo‘ will also appear on the show as the puppeteer Tanselle.
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The New Spin-Off Is Based On George R. R. Martin’s Novel ‘The Hedge Knight’
The show’s half, with six episodes for Season 1, would be directed by Sarah Adina Smith, who is known for her work on ‘Lessons In Chemistry‘ and ‘Hanna’. Executive producer Owen Harris will handle the rest of the show.
The series is adapted from George R. R. Martin’s novel ‘The Hedge Knight’, and Martin himself is writing and executive producing the show along with Ira Parker. Other executive producers include Ryan Condal, Vince Gerardis, Owen Harris, and Sarah Bradshaw.
The plot follows Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg as they journey to a competition where they meet many Targaryen princes and other notable figures. The full logline reads of the show reads: “A century before the events of ‘Game of Thrones,’ two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros… a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends.”
It is yet unclear when the show is expected to release. But fans can sure rely on another one of fantasy shows in the franchise coming up.
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