GRRM Lauds 'Game of Thrones' Series as Loyal Adaptation

George R.R. Martin, author of A Song of Ice and Fire, has declared HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, a Game of Thrones spin-off, a remarkably faithful adaptation.

In a recent blog post, Martin revealed that the six-episode series has completed filming and remains on schedule for a late 2024 release, possibly in the fall. Unlike his previous experience with House of the Dragon, Martin expressed enthusiastic approval.

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

He emphasized the series' fidelity to The Hedge Knight, the first Dunk and Egg novella: "It's as faithful an adaptation as one could reasonably expect (and you all know how remarkably reasonable I am on this matter)."

However, Martin cautioned against expecting non-stop action. "While a thrilling, large-scale fight scene is included, dragons, epic battles, and White Walkers are absent," he explained. "It's 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). Although several months from release, HBO has already shared several images and a short teaser trailer.

Martin concluded his post with a playful reminder about his ongoing projects: "Next up is adapting 'The Sworn Sword,' the second Dunk & Egg tale. And once The Winds of Winter is complete, I'll need to tackle 'The Village Hero' and the other stories awaiting these characters. Don't worry, I'm sure you'll all keep me on track."