Overview

• HBO announced that 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' will debut in early 2026, following a delay from its initially expected late 2025 release.
• The series, based on George R. R. Martin's 'The Hedge Knight,' follows Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg, set 100 years before 'Game of Thrones.'
• Key characters include Targaryen princes Aerion, Baelor, and Maekar, as well as Lyonel Baratheon and a puppeteer named Tanselle.
• The six-episode first season is written and executive produced by George R. R. Martin and Ira Parker, with Sarah Adina Smith and Owen Harris sharing directing duties.
• This marks HBO's continued expansion of the Game of Thrones universe, building on the success of 'House of the Dragon.'