- Season 2 is confirmed and set for a 2027 release, with filming already underway.
- Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell return as Dunk and Egg.
- The story adapts The Sworn Sword with new key characters joining the cast.
- Future seasons are likely, with potential for a long running saga.
The road back to Westeros will be shorter than expected. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 2 is officially in development, filming is underway, and HBO is already looking ahead to its 2027 return. For a series that only just introduced casual viewers to Ser Duncan the Tall and his unlikely squire, the future looks remarkably assured.
Based on George R.R. Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas, this smaller scale Game of Thrones prequel has struck a chord thanks to its character driven storytelling and grounded political drama. Now, with the second novella The Sworn Sword set to be adapted next, there is plenty to unpack about what comes next for Dunk and Egg.
Below, we break down the latest updates on release timing, returning cast members, story direction, and whether this show could run far longer than anyone initially expected.
Release window and production progress
HBO renewed the series in November 2025, well before the first season had even finished its run. That early vote of confidence speaks volumes. At the time of renewal, the network confirmed a 2027 premiere window for season 2.
Filming reportedly began in early 2026, and according to showrunner Ira Parker, editing has already started on completed footage. That suggests production is moving at a healthy pace. While there is no confirmed premiere date yet, a launch in early 2027 feels realistic if post production stays on schedule.
As for a trailer, fans will need patience. With filming ongoing, the first footage is unlikely to arrive until late 2026 at the earliest.
Cast: who is returning and who is new
Season 2 will once again center on Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall and Dexter Sol Ansell as Aegon V Targaryen, better known as Egg. The duo’s chemistry carried the first season, and their partnership remains the emotional heart of the story.
Because the new season adapts The Sworn Sword, viewers should not expect many familiar faces from season 1. Characters tied closely to The Hedge Knight storyline will not feature prominently, if at all. Instead, season 2 introduces a fresh set of players drawn directly from Martin’s novella.
Among them are Rohanne Webber, often referred to as the Red Widow, the proud and stubborn Ser Eustace Osgrey, and the unpredictable Ser Bennis. Parker has teased that three standout actors have been cast in these roles, though their identities are being kept under wraps for now.
Rumors have circulated about high profile additions to the cast, but nothing has been confirmed. For now, the focus remains firmly on Dunk and Egg as they navigate new loyalties and local conflicts in a drought stricken corner of the Seven Kingdoms.
Story direction: adapting The Sworn Sword
Season 2 will closely follow the events of The Sworn Sword, the second entry in Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg series. If season 1 proved anything, it is that the creative team is committed to honoring the source material. Parker has stated clearly that the structure of the novella will remain intact, with minimal deviation.
The story picks up roughly a year and a half after the events of season 1. Dunk and Egg find themselves in service to Ser Eustace Osgrey, a minor lord clinging to faded glory. What begins as a dispute over water rights escalates into a tense political and personal standoff, drawing in Rohanne Webber and her own household.
Expect a more intimate conflict than the sprawling wars of Game of Thrones. The scale may be smaller, but the stakes are deeply personal. Themes of honor, pride, loyalty, and the burdens of legacy will once again shape the narrative.
There is also strong speculation that the show could adopt the subtitle A Knight of the Nine Kingdoms, a playful nod to a line in the season 1 finale. While that title appeared as a tongue in cheek end card, it may yet become the official branding for season 2. HBO has not confirmed either way.
Like its predecessor, season 2 is expected to run for six episodes, each around 35 to 40 minutes long. That tight format suits the novella structure and keeps the storytelling focused.
What about season 3 and beyond?
HBO has not formally announced season 3, but the path forward seems clear. The third Dunk and Egg novella, The Mystery Knight, provides ready made source material for another installment.
More intriguingly, George R.R. Martin has reportedly shared outlines for additional unpublished Dunk and Egg stories that span decades of the characters’ lives. Showrunner Ira Parker has even floated the idea of structuring the series in phases, exploring Egg’s journey from boy to prince to king over multiple arcs released years apart.
That long term vision could give HBO a franchise that evolves alongside its cast, allowing Claffey and Ansell to age naturally into later chapters. It is an ambitious concept, but one that fits the reflective, character driven tone of this series.
With strong viewership numbers and critical praise for season 1, it would be surprising if HBO did not continue investing in this corner of Westeros.
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