Prepare yourself for another fantastical flop—oops, I mean iteration—of HBO Max’s quest for a name that sticks longer than wet spaghetti. Amidst these riveting changes, their latest concoction, a prequel to “Game of Thrones” creatively titled “A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms,” will grace our screens… but not before 2026. Winter, they promise, because apparently, that catchphrase just never gets old.
Who Needs Consistency?
HBO Max, or whatever it’s deciding to be called this week, has pushed “A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms” to 2026. CEO Casey Bloys, wearing what I assume was a cloak of irony, revealed a teaser at a company presentation. Now, when he says “winter,” I’m hoping it’s not the metaphorical kind that drags for years on end.
A Hop, Skip, and a Medieval Jump Back
Adapted from George R.R. Martin’s novella “The Hedge Knight” (a rare blessing from the author himself, presumably signed with a quill made of dragon bone), this series promises adventures with Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg. Expect an ensemble cast with Targaryens, because who doesn’t love a family drama with dragons lurking in the background?
– Ser Duncan the Tall (played by Peter Claffey)
– Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell, not an actual egg, just to clarify)
– Other Targaryens thrown in for flavor
Meanwhile, in Dragon Land…
While we fret over the far-off release, “House Of The Dragon” continues filming season three. Ryan Condal hints it’s their grandest yet, with a level of ambition usually reserved for people planning to become astronauts. While no premiere date is set, the narrative’s getting bigger, scarier, and likely more prone to incinerate unexpectant viewers.
And there you have it—this tangled web of swords, spinoffs, and speculations will keep spinning until we finally see some knights on the telly. Meanwhile, remember: spaghetti should never be used as a device to measure time.
