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GoT prequel series: All about 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight'

"A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight" is the next series from the Game of Thrones universe coming to Max, and it will tell the origins of great characters. Here, check out everything about the prequel.

Emilia Clarke in Game of Thrones.
© IMDbEmilia Clarke in Game of Thrones.

Game of Thrones has not only changed the fantasy genre and dragon-related series, but it has also provided a new vision for television show, marking a before and after in history.

Some time ago, the author of the books, George R. R. Martin, confirmed that spin-off series were being developed to expand the universe of the show that has obsessed thousands of fans.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight is one of them and is currently in development, already having its two protagonists, Dexter Sol Ansell and Peter Claffey. Here, check out everything about the prequel…

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Who makes up the cast of The Hedge Knight?

The full cast has not yet been revealed, but during the afternoon of April 5th, it was confirmed which actors have been chosen as protagonists. They are none other than Dexter Sol Ansell and Peter Claffey.

Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell. (Source: @FilmUpdates)

Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell. (Source: @FilmUpdates)

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Young Dexter will bring Egg to life, while Peter will take on the role of Dunk. Despite Ansell being only 10 years old, he has already been in multiple major productions, which have been global successes.

One of these is The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, where he portrayed young Coriolanus. Additionally, he also has other projects set to premiere in 2024, such as the drama Here with Tom Hanks.

On the other hand, Claffey has a lower profile and a shorter career. The actor has been involved in series like Bad Sisters, Wreck and Harry Wild. We will also see him soon in the movie Compound Fractures.

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What is The Hedge Knight about?

The story of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight will focus on the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and Aegon V Targaryen, based on the Dunk & Egg narrative created by George RR Martin.

The plot will unfold almost a century before the events of the main series, Game of Thrones. This means we are likely to see the origins of some important characters

(Source: HBO’s Max)

(Source: HBO’s Max)

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When asked about what the first season of the spin-off would be about, the author of the saga didn’t hesitate to respond and provide an overview of what awaits devoted Game of Thrones fans. He said:

“If you don’t know the characters, Dunk & Egg sounds like a sitcom. Laverne & Shirley. Abbott & Costello. Beavis & Butthead. So, no. We want ‘knight’ in the title. Knight and knighthood are crucial to the themes of these stories”.

When will The Hedge Knight be released?

The prequel, which is part of a series of short novels preceding ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’, does not yet have a scheduled release date on HBO’s Max. This is because filming has not yet begun.

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It is estimated that the first season of the highly anticipated fantasy and action TV show could arrive by late 2024 or early 2025, but nothing is confirmed at this time.

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Ira Parker, Ryan Condal and Vince Gerardis will join the writer as executive producers, so the program is progressing at a good pace and we could have updates at any moment.

Ariadna, a Journalism graduate from Tea and Deportea in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is fluent in both English and Spanish. She has been a key member of the Spoiler US team since its inception in 2023, where she covers a wide range of topics including entertainment, cinema, interviews, television programs, lifestyle, celebrity news, influencers, streaming platforms, pop culture, and reality shows. Before her role at Spoiler US, Ariadna joined Bolavip US in 2022, contributing to a diverse array of content areas. Her career began in 2021 at Indie Emergente, a digital music magazine, and she has also written about various cultural events for Spoiler Latinoamerica in 2023. With over three years of experience in journalism across various media outlets, Ariadna continues to broaden her expertise and impact in the field.

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