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Martin Hails 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Set as HBO Sets Jan. 18 Premiere

The prequel faces concerns about outrunning the published Dunk & Egg stories.

Overview

  • The official Game of Thrones account shared a set-visit clip where George R.R. Martin says the production looks like stepping into his book.
  • Season one adapts The Hedge Knight and stars Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall with Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg.
  • HBO lists the U.S. premiere for January 18, 2026, with episodes available on HBO and HBO Max.
  • Coverage notes the risk that the series could outpace Martin’s remaining novellas, recalling issues that arose when Game of Thrones ran beyond published material.
  • SlashFilm reports HBO plans a biyearly release cadence to slow that risk, while separate claims of a season two greenlight remain unconfirmed.