The Recreation of Thrones universe simply retains rising. As Home of the Dragon enters its second season of manufacturing, HBO introduced plans to provide one other GoT prequel: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight.
This sequence will revolve round a knight named Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire, Egg, each of whom readers will acknowledge as “Dunk and Egg” from George R. R. Martin’s expansive e-book sequence. (The writer will co-write and government produce the prequel.) Rumors a couple of Dunk and Egg sequence had been swirling for years, particularly following the Recreation of Thrones sequence finale. In 2021, Selection reported {that a} Tales of Dunk and Egg sequence adaptation was within the works, however HBO did not publicly verify plans till now.
Particulars in regards to the forged and launch date are nonetheless unknown, however we’ll be updating this house as we study extra. Here is what we all know up to now.
What’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms about?
Here is HBO’s official logline:
“A century earlier than the occasions of “Recreation of Thrones,” two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros… a younger, naïve however brave knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Set in an age when the Targaryen line nonetheless holds the Iron Throne and the reminiscence of the final dragon has not but handed from dwelling reminiscence, nice destinies, highly effective foes, and harmful exploits all await these inconceivable and incomparable associates.”
The sequence’ official title suggests which of Martin’s e-book(s) will function the supply materials. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a set of three novellas he wrote about Dunk and Egg’s adventures. The Hedge Knight is the primary of the trio, that includes Dunk en path to compete at a event at Ashford Meadow and encountering Egg for the primary time.
Regardless of his humorous nickname, Egg is extra vital than he sounds. Egg is brief for Aegon, as in Prince Aegon Targaryen, later often known as King Aegon V Targaryen. His eldest brother is Maester Aemon, who befriends Jon Snow at The Wall within the Recreation of Thrones sequence.
Who’s within the forged?
Casting bulletins haven’t been made but, however we do know who’s working behind the scenes: Martin and Home of the Dragon author Ira Parker will each function writers/government producers. Ryan Condal and Vince Gerardis are additionally government producers.
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