The stories are top-heavy with tournaments and bloody battles, but also rich in human drama and the colorful worldbuilding that distinguishes other books in the series. In both "The Sworn Sword" and "The Mystery Knight," Duncan advances further toward fulfilling his destiny as a knight of the Kingsguard, foreseen in dreams throughout the stories.
In "The Hedge Knight," Duncan is forced to fight a brutal trial by combat for defending a commoner against a cruel prince's son. Set 90 years before the events in A Game of Thrones, they chronicle the experiences of Ser Duncan the Tall, a humble hedge knight whose honorable comportment is often at odds with the schemes of the royals who rule the Seven Kingdoms. Casting for the series has yet to be announced.The three interlocking novellas in this collection, all previously published, make for a rousing prelude to Martin's bestselling Song of Ice and Fire saga. Martin, Parker, “House of the Dragon” showrunner Ryan Conal, and Vince Gerardis will serve as executive producers.
Martin will write “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” alongside Ira Parker, who is also a writer on “House of the Dragon.” Additionally, another prequel is reportedly in development, focusing on Aegon the Conquerer, the original Targaryen king, and his rise to power in Westeros. Season 2 of the show is currently in production. The first prequel series, “House of the Dragon,” premiered in August 2022, focusing on the civil war between the ruling House Targaryen. Since the end of “Game of Thrones” in 2019, HBO has been working on expanding the franchise. The novellas offer a lighter and more lighthearted take on the world of Westeros. Martin introduced the characters of Duncan and Egg in his novella series “Tales of Dunk and Egg,” which began publication in 1998 and currently includes three installments.
In an era where the Targaryen line still rules the Iron Throne and the memory of the last dragon has not yet faded, the pair embark on a series of adventures, encountering great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits. The series will be set a century before the events of “Game of Thrones,” featuring two unlikely heroes, Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire, Egg. A Lighter Spinoff Set a Century Before “Game of Thrones” The news was revealed during Warner Bros.ĭiscovery’s press conference, introducing their newly combined HBO Max and Discovery+ streaming service, now simply called Max. Martin’s “Tales of Dunk and Egg” novellas. HBO has officially announced “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight” as the second “Game of Thrones” prequel series, based on George R.R. "House of the Dragon" drew record viewership with 9.99 million viewers across HBO and HBO Max, drawing the largest audience in the pay TV channel's history.
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