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HBO today announced that production has begun on the new HBO Original drama series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms in Belfast, Ireland. A prequel to Game of Thrones, the series is an adaptation of George R. R. Martin’s novella The Hedge Knight. They also revealed a first look from day one on set.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms synopsis: A century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros: a young, naïve 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.
Previously announced cast members include Peter Claffey (Wreck) as Ser Duncan the Tall, and Dexter Sol Ansell (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes) as “EGG”.
HBO today also announced new cast members: Finn Bennett (True Detective: Night Country) as Aerion Targaryen, Bertie Carvel (The Crown) as Baelor Targaryen, Tanzyn Crawford (Tiny Beautiful Things) as Tanselle, Daniel Ings (The Gentlemen) as Ser Lyonel Barotheon, and Sam Spruell (Fargo) as Maekar Targaryen.
Sarah Adina Smith (Lessons In Chemistry, Hanna) has joined to direct three of the six episodes. Previously announced director and executive producer Owen Harris (Black Mirror, Mrs. Davis) will also direct three episodes.
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