'Game of Thrones' Prequel 'The Hedge Knight' Joins 'House of the Dragon' as Next Series

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"HBO officially confirmed its next Game of Thrones show after House of the Dragon.

The network has given a series order to A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight, the long-in-development project inspired by author George R.R. Martin's Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas.

The scoop was revealed as Warner Bros. Discovery announced on Wednesday its new streaming platform combining HBO Max and Discovery+, simply called Max.

The show's official description was also released: "A century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros… a young, naive, but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Set in an age 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 foes, and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends."

Martin is writing and executive-producing the show with Ira Parker. House of the Dragon co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal is also onboard as an executive producer with Vince Gerardis, who's been an EP on both Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon.

Some reports stated that Steve Conrad would write for the Dunk and Egg series, but this latest update did not mention him. Martin had previously teased that the first season would tackle the first novella in the collection.

Condal is now in London working on House of the Dragon season 2, which began filming this week. That show chronicles the reign of the Targaryen empire in Westeros, so it makes sense that Condal will also be involved in the Dunk and Egg story, given the timeline.

A number of other Game of Thrones–related projects are in contention for full series orders, including a Sea Snake prequel show and the Kit Harington–led Jon Snow spin-off. A prequel about Aegon Targaryen and the conquering of Westeros was reportedly discussed, but sources clarified to EW that it is not happening at this time."


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[Diunx]

Can't wait for this, the Dunk and Egg stories are awesome and it's pretty obvious George was never gonna finish them in writting, hopefully we still get comic adaptation of the show.

 

[ReasonableMatic]

 

[Ziggiy]

I’ve read The Sworn Knight but none of the other novellas. I do know the fandom has been clamoring for this as much as they’ve wanted a Robert’s Rebellion series so i’m looking forward to it

 

[Ozymandeas]

Going to be extremely piff
So glad we're getting the ASOIAF Cinematic Universe

 

[Spiritual Stratocaster]

Dunk and Egg

Note this I think will take place e about 50- 100years after House of dragons if I remember.

 

[Spiritual Stratocaster]

@Piff Perkins

 

[Piff Perkins]

Great novellas. I didn't expect this to be greenlit since it seems like HBO has focused on shows with dragons so I was wrong lol. The fear I have about this, if it does become a series, is that Martin won't finish the novellas anytime soon. He's said he won't write another one until he completes ASOIAF...and who knows when that will be if ever. He's also said many times that the novellas are going to culminate with the tragedy of Summerhall. The mystery of that event is a major plot point of the entire ASOIAF story, so if the novellas don't complete before the show ends he'd have to reveal some big things to the showrunners.

 

[Diunx]

Great novellas. I didn't expect this to be greenlit since it seems like HBO has focused on shows with dragons so I was wrong lol. The fear I have about this, if it does become a series, is that Martin won't finish the novellas anytime soon. He's said he won't write another one until he completes ASOIAF...and who knows when that will be if ever. He's also said many times that the novellas are going to culminate with the tragedy of Summerhall. The mystery of that event is a major plot point of the entire ASOIAF story, so if the novellas don't complete before the show ends he'd have to reveal some big things to the showrunners.

Honestly, it's pretty obvious this is how he intents to finish these stories.

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

I wasn't expecting this ... I'm in

 

[Adam3000]

Great novellas. I didn't expect this to be greenlit since it seems like HBO has focused on shows with dragons so I was wrong lol. The fear I have about this, if it does become a series, is that Martin won't finish the novellas anytime soon. He's said he won't write another one until he completes ASOIAF...and who knows when that will be if ever. He's also said many times that the novellas are going to culminate with the tragedy of Summerhall. The mystery of that event is a major plot point of the entire ASOIAF story, so if the novellas don't complete before the show ends he'd have to reveal some big things to the showrunners.

my guy....them novellas were NEVER getting finished. He isn't even going to finish the main series.

This will be the only way Summerhall will ever be resolved. Just hope he gives better details to whoever is running this show

 

[detroitwalt]

Great novellas. I didn't expect this to be greenlit since it seems like HBO has focused on shows with dragons so I was wrong lol. The fear I have about this, if it does become a series, is that Martin won't finish the novellas anytime soon. He's said he won't write another one until he completes ASOIAF...and who knows when that will be if ever. He's also said many times that the novellas are going to culminate with the tragedy of Summerhall. The mystery of that event is a major plot point of the entire ASOIAF story, so if the novellas don't complete before the show ends he'd have to reveal some big things to the showrunners.

Did not know this.
Its been so long I was thinking you meant Harrenhall, not Summerhall

 

[Piff Perkins]

my guy....them novellas were NEVER getting finished. He isn't even going to finish the main series.

This will be the only way Summerhall will ever be resolved. Just hope he gives better details to whoever is running this show

Not willing to admit defeat but yea...I think you right. Like is there any reason to believe TWOW comes out this year? We're almost halfway through with no updates. Again. And HBO keeps piling shyt on his table while he happily obliges. And when he dies they'll go ham doing whatever the fukk they want lol.

 

[Ziggiy]

Great novellas. I didn't expect this to be greenlit since it seems like HBO has focused on shows with dragons so I was wrong lol. The fear I have about this, if it does become a series, is that Martin won't finish the novellas anytime soon. He's said he won't write another one until he completes ASOIAF...and who knows when that will be if ever. He's also said many times that the novellas are going to culminate with the tragedy of Summerhall. The mystery of that event is a major plot point of the entire ASOIAF story, so if the novellas don't complete before the show ends he'd have to reveal some big things to the showrunners.

1). I’ve made peace with the very real possibility that Martin may never actually finish the series. He may have to pull a Robert Jordan (RIP) and have someone else finish if he kicks the bucket.

2). What exactly is the tragedy of Summerhall?

 

[Spiritual Stratocaster]

1). I’ve made peace with the very real possibility that Martin may never actually finish the series. He may have to pull a Robert Jordan (RIP) and have someone else finish if he kicks the bucket.

2). What exactly is the tragedy of Summerhall?

You don't wanna know as it will spoil DUNK AND EGG