Everything we know about the ‘Game Of Thrones’ prequel ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’

The prequel, set a century before ‘Game Of Thrones,’ is titled ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ has reportedly already begun shooting in Belfast, Ireland.

‘Game Of Thrones’ is regarded as one of the biggest and greatest shows in the history of television. 5 years ago, the grand series came to an end with a disappointing last season but the lore of ‘Game Of Thrones’ continued with the announcement of ‘House of the Dragon.’ The second season of ‘House of the Dragon’ had its premiere just a few days ago and HBO has already announced prequel to the original series of ‘Game Of Thrones.’

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The prequel, set a century before ‘Game Of Thrones,’ is titled ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ has reportedly already begun shooting in Belfast, Ireland. The series is adapted by the iconic author George R. R. Martin’s novella ‘The Hedge Knight,’ a tale of two heroes in Westeros at a time when the Targaryens ruled the Iron Throne.

HBO has not disclosed the exact release date but reports suggest that the prequel series will release sometime in 2025.

As per the official log line, the prequel will follow the journey of a knight named Ser Duncan the Tall who is naive but brave at heart alongside his young squire named Egg. According to the synopsis of the show, the events of the series will be set at a time when the Targaryens still had power over the Iron Throne and the last dragon still lingers in the memory, "great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends”. The series will take place 100 years before ‘Game Of Thrones’ and a 100 years after ‘House of the Dragon.’

The cast of the series includes Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall, Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg, Finn Bennett as Aerion Targaryen, Bertie Carvel as Baelor Targaryen, Tanzyn Crawford as Tanselle, Daniel Ings as Ser Lyonel Baratheon and Sam Spruell as Maekar Targaryen.