Los Angeles (AFP) - American premium cable network HBO has announced that the world of "Game of Thrones" is about to expand further as production on a new spin-off series has begun.
Filming of the show, titled "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms", began in Belfast, Ireland. It is based on the novel "The Hedge Knight" by author George R.R. Martin, HBO said in a press release.
The five actors – Finn Bennett, Bertie Carvel, Tanzin Crawford, Daniel Ings and Sam Spruell – join already announced cast members Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell.
The six-episode show is the second spin-off of the epic fantasy series “Game of Thrones,” which ran for eight seasons on HBO from 2011 to 2019.The first spin-off, "House of the Dragon," recently returned to HBO with its second season.
“A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” will follow the adventures of the knight Ser Duncan the Tall (Claffe) and his young companion, Egg (Ansel), taking place approximately 100 years before and 100 years after the events of “Game of Thrones.” Were. Of "House of the Dragon".
“A century before the events of ‘Game of Thrones,’ two unlikely heroes roam Westeros… a young, naive but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive sidekick, Egg.
"Set in an era when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful enemies and dangerous adventures all await these unlikely and incomparable friends, " Read the logline, the officer said.
In the show, the two heroes will encounter several members of the Targaryen dynasty – including Prince Arryn Targaryen (Bennett), Prince Baelor Targaryen (Carvel) and Prince Maker Targaryen (Spruell) – as well as another being known as the Laughing Storm. Including the knight, Ser Lionel.Baratheon (Ings) and a puppet named Tansley (Crawford).
Sarah Adina Smith and Owen Harris will direct three episodes each of the show.
"A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" is written and executive produced by Martin and Ira Parker. Ryan Condal, Vince Gerardis, Harris and Sarah Bradshaw will also serve as executive producers.
Filming of the show, titled "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms", began in Belfast, Ireland. It is based on the novel "The Hedge Knight" by author George R.R. Martin, HBO said in a press release.
The five actors – Finn Bennett, Bertie Carvel, Tanzin Crawford, Daniel Ings and Sam Spruell – join already announced cast members Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell.
The six-episode show is the second spin-off of the epic fantasy series “Game of Thrones,” which ran for eight seasons on HBO from 2011 to 2019.The first spin-off, "House of the Dragon," recently returned to HBO with its second season.
“A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” will follow the adventures of the knight Ser Duncan the Tall (Claffe) and his young companion, Egg (Ansel), taking place approximately 100 years before and 100 years after the events of “Game of Thrones.” Were. Of "House of the Dragon".
“A century before the events of ‘Game of Thrones,’ two unlikely heroes roam Westeros… a young, naive but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive sidekick, Egg.
"Set in an era when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful enemies and dangerous adventures all await these unlikely and incomparable friends, " Read the logline, the officer said.
In the show, the two heroes will encounter several members of the Targaryen dynasty – including Prince Arryn Targaryen (Bennett), Prince Baelor Targaryen (Carvel) and Prince Maker Targaryen (Spruell) – as well as another being known as the Laughing Storm. Including the knight, Ser Lionel.Baratheon (Ings) and a puppet named Tansley (Crawford).
Sarah Adina Smith and Owen Harris will direct three episodes each of the show.
"A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" is written and executive produced by Martin and Ira Parker. Ryan Condal, Vince Gerardis, Harris and Sarah Bradshaw will also serve as executive producers.
