Martin made a weblog publish saying ‘The Hedge Knight’ is coming “early” subsequent 12 months, however he has since edited it.
Creator George R.R. Martin has as soon as once more damaged some information concerning the TV diversifications of his e-book sequence A Tune of Ice and Hearth. HBO has beforehand introduced that A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight will premiere someday in 2025, however Martin narrowed that timing down much more in his newest weblog publish, estimating “early 2025.” The creator additionally had so much to say about that sequence, at the same time as Home of the Dragon Season 2 dominates the headlines.
Martin was elated to see his character Ser Duncan the Tall – a.okay.a. “Dunk” delivered to life by actor Peter Claffey and the workforce that has begun filming The Hedge Knight. He wrote: “Scorching rattling, he seems as if he simply stepped out of the pages of LEGENDS. Filming began final week in Belfast, Northern Eire, the place a lot of the unique GAME OF THRONES as shot. Primarily based on my novella The Hedge Knight, the brand new present will debut early subsequent 12 months, in 2025.”
Curiously, on the time of this writing, Martin has edited his weblog publish in order that it says “the brand new present will debut in 2025,” eradicating the phrase “early.” Nonetheless, screenshots like this one posted throughout social media depart a paper path for the change. Nonetheless, with Home of the Dragon shifting from an August begin to a June one, we will not less than hope to get The Hedge Knight sooner slightly than later as properly.
Martin additionally wrote about his plans to go to the set of The Hedge Knight. He wrote: “I hear that every thing goes very properly simply now. Subsequent month I’ll get to see for myself. Parris and I will likely be taking just a few of our minions over to Belfast in mid July, to go to the set, meet the solid, and soak up some jousting.”
The press is properly timed, as The Hedge Knight is certainly benefiting from the thrill for Home of the Dragon. The latter is predicated on Martin’s most up-to-date e-book, Hearth & Blood, which is a historical past e-book, not a novel. In some ways, The Hedge Knight holds a extra particular place within the hearts of the fandom and has a extra wealthy supply materials to attract on. On the similar time, its story is easier and extra grounded.
Home of the Dragon Season 2 has six extra weeks to go, airing on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and Max. It has already been renewed for a 3rd season. The Hedge Knight is filming now and is anticipated to premiere in 2025.
