HBO Announces Lead Actors for 'Game of Thrones' Prequel 'The Hedge Knight'

Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell cast as Dunk and Egg in the series set a century before 'Game of Thrones'.

Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell will star as Ser Duncan the Tall (Dunk) and Egg (Aegon V Targaryen) in HBO's new 'Game of Thrones' prequel, 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight'.
The series, set about 100 years before 'Game of Thrones', focuses on the adventures of Dunk, a young knight, and his squire, Egg, in an era when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne.
George R. R. Martin, author of the 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series, co-writes and executive produces the show, promising a look into a less explored period of Westerosi history.
The casting of Claffey and Ansell follows the success of 'House of the Dragon', indicating HBO's commitment to expanding the 'Game of Thrones' universe.
'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight' is expected to premiere in late 2025, with production beginning later this year.