Following the massive success of its debut season, which concluded its six-episode run on 22 February 2026, HBO has officially confirmed that A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will return for a second season. The series, which has averaged nearly 13 million viewers per episode in the United States, was renewed as early as November 2025, signaling the network’s immense confidence in the Game of Thrones prequel.
Showrunner Ira Parker has confirmed that Season 2 is already in production, with filming having commenced in December 2025 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The upcoming season is currently in the post-production phase and is slated for a 2027 release.
Plot and Source Material
While the first season adapted the novella The Hedge Knight, Season 2 will shift its focus to George R.R. Martin’s second Dunk and Egg story, The Sworn Sword. According to Parker, the narrative will “deal with the repercussions” of the Season 1 finale, specifically focusing on Egg’s disobedience and the fallout of Prince Baelor Targaryen’s death. The story is expected to follow Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire as they navigate a drought-stricken Reach and become entangled in a dispute between Lady Rohanne Webber and Ser Eustace Osgrey.
Confirmed and Returning Cast
The core duo will remain the heart of the series, with the following cast members confirmed to return:
- Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall (Dunk)
- Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg
- Daniel Ings as Ser Lyonel Baratheon
- Bertie Carvel as Baelor Targaryen (appearing in flashbacks or as a lingering influence following the character’s death)
- Shaun Thomas as Raymun Fossoway
Rumours regarding new additions have already begun to circulate. Fans on platforms like Reddit have expressed excitement over the potential casting of Lucy Boynton, who is heavily rumoured for the role of Lady Rohanne Webber due to her striking resemblance to the character described in the novellas.
Production Timeline
| Milestone | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Official Renewal | November 2025 |
| Filming Commencement | December 2025 |
| Current Status | Post-Production |
| Expected Premiere | Early 2027 |
As the production moves forward in Belfast, fans can expect a more grounded, “down-to-earth” exploration of Westeros that continues to fix common fantasy adaptation mistakes by sticking closely to the intimate scale of Martin’s original novellas.