Major Filming News and Insights on 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Season 2
WHO:
Collider - Ira Parker is the creator of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'.
The Hollywood Reporter - Peter Claffey plays a wandering hedge knight, and Dexter Sol Ansell plays his squire, Egg.
WHAT:
Screen Rant - Season 2 of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' will be released in 2027.
Collider - Ira Parker revealed that George R.R. Martin provided unpublished pages for Season 2, which are considered canon.
The Hollywood Reporter - Ira Parker stated that they still have three more weeks of shooting for Season 2.
Collider - Season 2 of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' is in production.
The Hollywood Reporter - The show’s debut season is nominated for nine Emmys, including outstanding drama series.
The Hollywood Reporter - Season 2 will consist of six episodes, each with a runtime of approximately 35 minutes.
The Hollywood Reporter - Ira Parker described Season 2 as "a fucking bastard" due to production challenges.
WHERE:
The Hollywood Reporter - Filming for Season 2 has shifted from Northern Ireland to Spain.
The Hollywood Reporter - The production faced apocalyptic flooding in the Canary Islands.
WHEN:
The Hollywood Reporter - Ira Parker expects the show to return in the first half of next year.
WHY:
The Hollywood Reporter - Ira Parker expressed a desire to avoid recasting Dexter Sol Ansell, who plays Egg, as he ages, stating, "Dexter is our Egg. Or, at least, Dexter is my Egg."
A.V. Club - Ira Parker expressed a desire to take a multi-year break after adapting the existing Dunk and Egg novellas to allow the characters to age naturally, particularly Dexter Sol Ansell, who plays Egg.
The Hollywood Reporter - The production faced delays due to severe weather, including a once-in-a-100-year storm that caused flooding and national emergencies.
HOW:
The Hollywood Reporter - Ira Parker mentioned that the production faced multiple interruptions due to severe weather, including a once-in-a-100-year storm that caused flooding and national emergencies.
The Hollywood Reporter - Ira Parker mentioned that the crew had to be put on hiatus due to the flooding, which disrupted filming schedules.
(UPDATED July 24, 2026 15:27 UTC)
Season 2 of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' is set to be released in 2027. Ira Parker, the show's creator, has expressed a desire to keep Dexter Sol Ansell in the role of Egg as he ages, emphasizing that "Dexter is our Egg. Or, at least, Dexter is my Egg." This commitment to the original casting highlights the show's dedication to its characters and storytelling.
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(UPDATED July 24, 2026 07:48 UTC)
In an exciting update for fans, Ira Parker revealed that George R.R. Martin has provided unpublished pages for Season 2, which are now considered canon. Parker also mentioned that they still have three more weeks of shooting left for the season, despite facing multiple interruptions due to severe weather, including a once-in-a-100-year storm that caused flooding and national emergencies. Looking ahead, Parker expressed a desire to take a multi-year break after adapting the existing Dunk and Egg novellas to allow the characters to age naturally, particularly Dexter Sol Ansell, who plays Egg.
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(UPDATED July 23, 2026 22:22 UTC)
Production is underway for Season 2 of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,' created by Ira Parker, who described the season as "a fucking bastard" due to various production challenges. The new season will consist of six episodes, each running approximately 35 minutes, and is expected to debut in the first half of next year following a shift in filming locations from Northern Ireland to Spain. The production faced significant delays due to severe weather, including a once-in-a-100-year storm that caused flooding and national emergencies, forcing the crew to go on hiatus.