George R.R. Martin shares a glowing review of the newGame of Thronesshow, but warns certain fans that “this one may not satisfy you.” The author’s still ongoing fantasy saga,A Song of Ice and Fire, was adapted into the HBO showGame of Thrones, which became a cultural phenomenon and has launched a considerable franchise based on Martin’s works. The first spinoff wasHouse of the Dragon, based on Martin’sFire & Bloodand set nearly 200 years beforeGame of Thrones, which is two seasons deep with a third on the way.
After the massive success ofGame of Thrones, which ended in 2019, HBO began developing multiple successor series. This includesBloodmoonstarring Naomi Watts, which filmed a pilot episode before HBO decided not to move forward with the series. Other projects in various stages of development include10,000 Ships, a Jon Snow sequel series with Kit Harington reprising his role (which was shelved), and a prequel series about Aegon Targaryen’s conquest of Westeros. However,only oneGame of Thronesspinoffin development has actually been ordered to series.
GRRM Shares A Glowing Review Of Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms
It’s “Incredible,” But Might Not Be For Everyone
George R.R. Martin shares a glowing review ofA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, calling it “incredible” but warning that it might not be for everyone. Based on the author’sDunk and Eggnovellas, the upcoming series is set a century beforeGame of Thronesandfollows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall, a hedge knight, and his squire Aegon, a prince of the Targaryen dynasty. Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell leadKnight of the Seven Kingdoms' castalongside Finn Bennett, Bertie Carvel, Tanzyn Crawford, Daniel Ings, Sam Spruell, and many more.
Dunk & Egg Explained: What Game Of Thrones' Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms Is About
HBO has greenlit another Game of Thrones spinoff series titled A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight, following the characters Dunk & Egg.
On the “Not a Blog” portion of his website,George R.R. Martinshared a glowing review ofA Knight of the Seven Kingdomsafter watching rough cuts of season 1’s six episodes. The author “loved them” and called it “as faithful an adaptation as a reasonable man could hope for.” However, he warned that “viewers who are looking for action, and more action, and only action… well, this one may not satisfy you.” Read his full comments below:
A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS, for starts. It’s done. Ira and his team wrapped the first season months ago, and moved right on to post production. I’ve seen all six episodes now (the last two in rough cuts, admittedly), and I loved them. Dunk and Egg have always been favorites of mine, and the actors we found to portray them are just incredible. The rest of the cast are terrific as well. Wait until you guys meet the Laughing Storm. and Tanselle Too-Tall.
A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS is an adaptation of “The Hedge Knight,” the first of the novellas I wrote about them. It’s as faithful as adaptation as a reasonable man could hope for (and you all know how increedibly reasonable I am on that particular subject). Viewers who are looking for action, and more action, and only action… well, this one may not satisfy you. There’s a huge fight scene here, as exciting as anyone could ask for, but there are no dragons this time around, no huge battles, no white walkers… this is a character piece, and its focus is on duty and honor, on chivalry and all it means. “The Hedge Knight” was published between A GAME OF THRONES and A CLASH OF KINGS in Robert Silverberg’s epic anthology LEGENDS, and was so popular that it brought tens of thousands of new readers to Westeros. Sales of my novels were much higher after LEGENDS than before, and for that I credit Silverbob, and Anne Groell, and Dunk and Egg. This one ranks as one of the best stories I’ve ever written, and I am so so so pleased that Ira Parker, Ti Mikkel, Aziza Barnes (may they rest in peace), Owen Harris, and our astonishing cast and crew did right by them.
In his post, Martin also seemingly confirmed that season 2, based onThe Sworn Sword, is already in the works.
What GRRM’s Review Means For A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms
It’s Reassuring After His Reaction To House Of The Dragon Season 2
Martin’s glowing review ofA Knight of the Seven Kingdomsis reassuring after his reaction toHouse of the Dragonseason 2,the author publicly criticizing changes made to the Blood and Cheese storyline. Martin’s review ofA Knight of the Seven Kingdomsindicates the show is a much more faithful adaptation ofThe Hedge Knight, his first of threeDunk and Eggnovellas. Martin’s comments also contain an important disclaimer –A Knight of the Seven Kingdomsdoesn’t contain much action, as it’s “a character piece, and its focus is on duty and honor, on chivalry and all it means.”
Martin saysA Knight of the Seven Kingdomswill debut “late this year,” possibly in the fall of 2025.
