Exciting news for Game of Thrones fans as HBO announces the commencement of production for its latest spin-off series, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight.
Filming is underway in Belfast, Ireland, with a stellar cast and accomplished directors set to bring George R.R. Martin’s beloved tales of Dunk and Egg to life.
The Cast and Crew
The series will star Finn Bennett as Prince Aerion Targaryen, Bertie Carvel as Prince Baelor Targaryen, Tanzyn Crawford as Tanselle, Daniel Ings as Ser Lyonel Baratheon, and Sam Spruell as Prince Maekar Targaryen. Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell will lead as Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg, respectively.
Sarah Adina Smith, known for her work on Lessons In Chemistry and Hanna, will direct three of the six episodes in the first season. The other three episodes will be directed by Owen Harris, who also serves as an executive producer alongside Martin, Ira Parker, Ryan Condal, Vince Gerardis, and Sarah Bradshaw.