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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Premieres This Weekend as HBO Explores Arya-Linked Sequel

George R.R. Martin is closely involved on the new series, with a second season already underway from the next Dunk and Egg tale.

Overview

  • The six-part Dunk and Egg adaptation debuts Jan. 18 on HBO in the U.S. and Jan. 19 on Sky/NOW in the U.K.
  • Framed as a smaller, character-driven story without dragons, it adapts The Hedge Knight and stars Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan and Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg.
  • Martin’s involvement is described as collaborative on this project, contrasting with his “abysmal” relationship with House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal reported in a new profile.
  • Parker says season 2 is in production adapting The Sworn Sword, and reports that Martin has outlines for many further Dunk and Egg adventures that could guide future seasons.
  • The Hollywood Reporter says HBO is in very early development on reworking the shelved Jon Snow sequel with writer Quoc Dang Tran, potentially shifting to Essos and involving Arya, with casting and direction unconfirmed.