Once upon a time in Westeros, before devastating intrigues, two travelers wandered dusty roads, shaping destinies through brave acts. Their stories and what they unfold will be the focus of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the Game of Thrones spin-off coming with the promise of a fresh perspective on this legendary world.
The new Game of Thrones spin-off, set for summer or late 2025, is already building excitement among fans eager to revisit Westeros.
What do we know so far?
The stories to be told in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms are inspired by George R.R. Martin's novella The Hedge Knight and will take place about a century before Ned Stark raises his sword against a deserter—as we saw in the Game of Thrones pilot.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will follow Ser Duncan the Tall, played by Peter Claffey, and his young squire Egg—who will later become King Aegon V Targaryen (Dexter Sol Ansell). Instead of the political struggles and violence of the original series, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is set to focus on smaller yet equally impactful stories, exploring the world of Westeros and the lives of the Westerosi with a more intimate approach.
Dunk and Egg seem to be like Arya and the Hound, or Brienne and Podrick—unlikely partners who go on dangerous adventures and develop strong bonds, despite their different social positions.
The impact on the Westeros calendar
With the third season of House of the Dragon set to be released only in 2026, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will arrive at a strategic moment, filling the gap left by this wait, while providing an opportunity to expand the franchise, keeping fans consistently connected to the Game of Thrones universe.
For an audience accustomed to waiting years between major events in the world of Westeros, the new series promises to keep the fire of the passion for the Seven Kingdoms alive while paving the way for even bigger projects.
The backstage and vintage charm
Filmed between June and September 2024, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the production reuses familiar sets and designs, maintaining the authentic atmosphere of Westeros.
With a more modest budget than House of the Dragon, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms also promises an aesthetic more focused on characters and locations—embracing intimacy. Where dragons dueled in the skies and thrones were disputed in colossal battles, now we will see the strength of a story centered on smaller—but no less significant—conflicts.
Westeros as protagonist
Game of Thrones masterfully turned Westeros into a character in itself—and it seems A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will follow this tradition, with the journey of Dunk and Egg, where the less-known roads, villages, and castles will be the stage for adventures that highlight the different facets of Westeros. This approach, centered on the relationship between the two protagonists, offers a new perspective on the world we already know, with nuances that make the story even richer.
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With its premiere marked for mid or late 2025, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms presents itself as a prelude that expands the Game of Thrones universe and redefines it at the same time, by focusing on human details and the landscapes of Westeros. And you, what do you expect from Dunk and Egg's journey? What secrets of Westeros will be unveiled along the way?
In a world where thrones rise and fall, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms reminds us that sometimes the smallest gestures echo the loudest.
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