HBO’s ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Set to Premiere Next Year

New Series Promises a Shorter, Unique Tone While Keeping Westeros’ Unpredictability Intact

HBO is set to premiere a new series, *A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms*, next year, offering fans of the *Game of Thrones* universe a fresh yet familiar experience. George R.R. Martin, the creator of the original novels and executive producer of the new series, has revealed that the show will feature a noticeably different tone and shorter format compared to its predecessors, *Game of Thrones* and *House of the Dragon*.

In a recent blog post, Martin shared, “The new spinoff will be a lot shorter than *Game of Thrones* or *House of the Dragon*, with a much different tone. But it’s still Westeros, so no one is truly safe.”

The series will chronicle the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall, portrayed by Peter Claffey, and his young squire, Egg, played by Dexter Sol Ansell. Set during a time when the Targaryen dynasty still reigns and the last dragon is not yet forgotten, the show promises “great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits” for these unlikely companions.

The first season will be based on Martin’s novella *The Hedge Knight*. Martin hinted at a broader future for the series, stating, “The show will make its debut next year, and if it does well, [Novella #2] *The Sworn Sword* and [Novella #3] *The Mystery Knight* will follow. By which time, I hope to have finished some more Dunk & Egg stories (yes, after I finish *The Winds of Winter*).”

The series will be written and executive-produced by Martin and Ira Parker, with Ryan Condal, Owen Harris, Sarah Bradshaw, and Vince Gerardis also serving as executive producers. *A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms* is slated to premiere in June 2025.