HBO announced a plethora of upcoming projects during the Warner Brothers presentation, where they also officially confirmed the launch of new streaming platform Max, coming May 23. One of the most exciting announcements to come out of the presentation is the Game of Thrones spin-off show: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight. The news follows the major success of House of the Dragon, the first of the Game of Thrones spin-offs.
What to expect from A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight is based on George R. R. Martin’s book series, Dunk and Egg, which takes place approximately 100 years before the events in Game of Thrones. The story follows Ser Duncan the Tall, also known as “Dunk,” and his squire, Egg. George R.R. Martin is one of the writers, as well as Ira Parker, who has a writing credit on the first season of House of the Dragon.
The official synopsis for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight reads as follows:
“A century before the events of Game of Thrones, there was Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire, Egg. Executive produced by George R. R. Martin, Ira Parker, Ryan Condal and Vince Gerardis, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight has received a straight to series order.”
– HBO.com
Little is known about A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight
Game of Thrones fans are accustomed to the harsh and brutal world of Westeros, characterized by treachery, romance, and mortality. Though the official break-down doesn’t give much information, based on Game of Thrones and its prequel, House of the Dragon, we can expect Dunk and Egg to experience heart pounding adventures.
Although a release date for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight remains unknown, fans will be excited that production has begun on the second season of House of the Dragon.
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