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HBO Max Unveils First Trailer for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Sets Jan. 18, 2026 Premiere

Endorsed by George R. R. Martin, the prequel embraces a grounded, character-first medieval tale shaped by smaller scale choices.

Overview

  • Season one consists of six episodes and will stream exclusively on HBO Max.
  • The series adapts Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg and is set about a century before Game of Thrones.
  • Peter Claffey leads as Ser Duncan “Dunk” the Tall with Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg, his young squire with Targaryen ties.
  • Showrunner Ira Parker signals less magic, a more intimate focus, and no elaborate animated opening sequence.
  • The trailer highlights early adventures such as the Ashford tournament, with filming that built Ashford Meadow on location in Glenaran, Northern Ireland.