George R.R. Martin Calls Game of Thrones Show a Knight of the Seven Kingdoms 'As Faithful an Adaptation as a Reasonable Man Could Hope For'

George R.R. Martin, author of A Song of Ice and Fire, has declared his enthusiasm for the upcoming Game of Thrones prequel, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, calling it "as faithful an adaptation as one could reasonably expect."

In a recent blog post, Martin revealed that HBO has completed filming the six-episode series, which is still slated for release later this year, possibly in the fall. Unlike the previous spin-off, House of the Dragon, Martin expressed significant approval.

"Having viewed all six episodes (the final two in rough cuts), I was captivated," Martin wrote. "Dunk and Egg have always held a special place in my heart, and the actors portraying them are simply phenomenal. The entire cast delivers outstanding performances. You'll be especially impressed by the Laughing Storm and Tanselle Too-Tall."

The series adapts The Hedge Knight, the first novella in the Dunk and Egg series. Martin assures fans of its fidelity to the source material, adding a self-deprecating comment about his own standards for adaptations.

However, he cautions against expecting non-stop action. "While there's a thrilling, large-scale fight sequence, viewers shouldn't anticipate dragons, massive battles, or White Walkers," he explained. "This is a character-driven narrative emphasizing duty, honor, and the essence of chivalry."

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms stars Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall (Dunk) and Dexter Sol Ansell as Prince Aegon Targaryen (Egg). While the premiere is still months away, HBO has already shared several images and a short teaser trailer.

Martin concluded his post with a playful reminder about his ongoing work on The Winds of Winter, hinting at future Dunk and Egg adaptations: "Next up is 'The Sworn Sword,' the second Dunk & Egg tale. And after The Winds of Winter, I'll need to tackle 'The Village Hero' and the remaining stories. Don't worry, I'm sure you'll keep me on track!"