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George R.R. Martin says title for new Game of Thrones prequel show remains unsettled

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George R.R. Martin says title for new Game of Thrones prequel show remains unsettled

As a longtime fan of George R.R. Martin’s works and someone who has spent countless hours immersed in the intricate world of Westeros, I must express my personal preference for the title of the upcoming series “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.” While “House of the Dragon” and “Fire & Blood” have a certain allure, the simplicity and evocative nature of “The Hedge Knight” resonates deeply with me.

The critically acclaimed series, HBO’s Game of Thrones, was inspired by George R.R. Martin’s novel series A Song of Ice and Fire, specifically from the first book titled A Game of Thrones. On the other hand, the upcoming prequel TV show, House of the Dragon, is derived from Martin’s book Fire & Blood, and it seems that its title doesn’t refer to anything specific within the text. Instead, “House of the Dragon” simply has an appealing ring to it.

In my opinion, I would have chosen “Fire & Blood” as the title for House of the Dragon. It sounds more appealing to me, not only because it’s shorter and catchier, but that’s just a personal preference. Now, moving on to the next Game of Thrones prequel series: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which is based on Martin’s Dunk & Egg novellas. This series unfolds decades after House of the Dragon events but before the start of Game of Thrones. Unlike its predecessors, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms offers a more personal, lighter storyline, following a tall knight named Dunk and his squire, Egg, who are both characters from Martin’s published book called A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which is actually a collection of the three Dunk & Egg novellas.

In the first season of “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” the story will be based on George R.R. Martin’s first “Dunk & Egg” novella, titled “The Hedge Knight.” He has also written other novellas such as “The Sworn Shield” and “The Mystery Knight,” with plans for another called “The She-Wolves of Winterfell,” which is quite an intriguing title. Initially, it appeared that the TV show might be named “The Hedge Knight,” but it eventually became known as “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.” Such is the way things unfold sometimes.

Martin recently raised some doubts when he discussed the new Game of Thrones prequel on his Not a Blog, hinting that the title might be “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” but it could also potentially be “THE HEDGE KNIGHT,” as this is still being debated.

Currently, Martin often shares small, backstage facts about shows related to his work, which HBO might not be ready to disclose publicly yet; I assume HBO would prefer the public to accept “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” as the show’s official title for now, until they reach a consensus within their team regarding any potential changes.

I don’t object to Martin disclosing that tidbit, and I find it more appealing for them to use “The Hedge Knight.” It’s concise, charming, and has a touch of poetry. I’m unsure how far into Dunk and Egg’s adventures the show will delve, but in the grand scheme of things, they become significant figures in the Seven Kingdoms. I find it intriguing that the series could retain its original title “The Hedge Knight” even as their status evolves, because that’s what Dunk identifies as in his personal thoughts, despite his rising stature in society.

Regardless of what HBO decides to call it, “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” or “The Hedge Knight,” we can expect its premiere sometime in the coming year.

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2024-10-15 17:41

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