Outlander star Henry Ashton is Daeron “the Drunken” Targaryen in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
As a gamer with over two decades of immersion in the vast and intricate world of Westeros, I eagerly await HBO’s upcoming series, “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.” Set amidst the lore-rich era of the Tales of Dunk and Egg, this prequel promises to captivate us with its smaller scale yet grand storytelling.
The second instalment of HBO’s “House of the Dragon,” the prequel series to “Game of Thrones,” concluded this weekend, and it seems we won’t see more until 2026. But don’t worry, HBO has another trip to Westeros planned sooner. They are preparing another “Game of Thrones” prequel, titled “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” for airing next year.
In a period that follows the tale of “House of the Dragon” by several decades and precedes the events portrayed in “Game of Thrones,” the series “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” is derived from George R.R. Martin’s “Tales of Dunk and Egg” novellas. The initial, six-episode season adapts the first novella, titled “The Hedge Knight.” Here’s a summary of the story as provided by HBO:
A century before the events ofGame 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.
The series “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” is expected to be smaller and lighter compared to both “Thrones” and “Dragon.” Currently being filmed, its cast is growing with the addition of Henry Ashton, known for his roles in shows like “Outlander,” “A Good Girls Guide to Murder,” and “My Lady Jane.” He will portray Daeron Targaryen, the eldest son of King Maekar I Targaryen. Often referred to as Daeron the Drunken, Daeron isn’t particularly skilled in combat and is known for his prophetic dreams, which may be one reason he indulges in drinking frequently. He appears among several Targaryens in “The Hedge Knight,” a story set during a tournament in Ashford Meadow, located within the Reach.
Get acquainted with Dunk and Egg! Here’s a preview of the upcoming HBO Original Series titled “#AKnightOfTheSevenKingdoms,” arriving on Max in 2025.
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Check our the rest of the cast we know of below:
- Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall, aka Dunk, the good-hearted hero of our story
- Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg, Dunk’s diminutive squire
- Danny Webb as Ser Arlan of Pennytree, an elderly knight and Dunk’s master at the start of the story
- Finn Bennett as Aerion “Brightflame” Targaryen, a dramatic, half-mad Targaryen prince
- Bertie Carvel as Baelor “Breakspear” Targaryen, Aerion’s much more level-headed uncle
- Sam Spruell as Maekar Targaryen, Aerion’s dad and the eventual king of the Seven Kingdoms
- Tanzyn Crawford as Tanselle, a puppeteer at the tourney
- Daniel Ings as Lyonel Baratheon, one of the participants in that tourney
- Edward Ashley as Ser Steffon Fossoway
- Shaun Thomas (How to Have Sex) as Raymun Fossoway
- Youssef Kerkour (House of Gucci) as Steely Pate
- Daniel Monks (Kaos) as Ser Manfred Dondarrion
- Tom Vaughan-Lawlor (Avengers: Infinity War) as Plummer
- Ross Anderson as Humfrey Hardyng
- Steven Calvert as a Stormland knight
- Rowan Robinson as Rowan
- Abigail O’Regan in an unknown role
1) Danny Webb is among the fresh acting talents unveiled in the recent cast announcement. Since Sir Arlan Pennytree, the senior knight, plays a minor yet crucial part, it’s interesting to gain insight into his casting details specifically.
I can hardly wait to find out how HBO will handle this upcoming series, “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” which is set for release around 2025.
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2024-08-08 23:41