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Thanks to the blockbuster adaptation ofGame of Thronesfollowed by the prequelHouse of the Dragon, prolific author George R.R. Martin attained cult status in Hollywood. The writer who was also involved in the production of the show, transported global audiences to his fascinating fantasy world of medieval feuds and politics that was aptly brought to life by showrunners David Benioff and D.B Weiss.
Now, fans of the series have a treat in store as Martin’sThe Hedge Knightwill be made into a series. TheGame Of Thronesspin-off has cast former rugby player Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall. While the athlete’s towering personality is still not a match for the extreme height the character requires, Martin assured fans that he will be made to look exactly like how he was envisioned.
George R.R. Martin Promises To Give Fans A Treat WithThe Hedge Knight
George R.R. Martin’s brilliance as a writer saw him create many epic works that have become massive series on television. Now, after the iconicGame Of ThronesandHouse of the Dragon, fans will get to witness Martin’s novellas come to life.
The first part of theTales of Dunk and Eggtrilogy isThe Hedge Knightwhich is set between the events inHouse of the DragonandGame of Thrones,and has been given the green flag by HBO (viaVariety) to be developed into a series.
The story follows the adventures of two unlikely heroes, a brave knight called Ser Duncan the Tall aka ‘Dunk’ and his young squire ‘Egg’ who becomes the future King Aegon V Targaryen.
On his websiteNot A Blog, Martin gave fans many details of what to expect from the show including the actors who had been cast in the central roles. Former rugby player Peter Claffey will portray Ser Duncan the Tall while child actor Dexter Sol Ansell will play the young King Aegon V Targaryen.
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The writer took the opportunity to also address the physicality of the lead character to give fans some clarity after he sensed a few criticisms regarding this aspect. While he termed Claffey as tall and therefore a good fit for the role, he admitted that it was obviously not possible for him to attain the extraordinary height required for Ser Duncan.
Having said that, the author assured his fans that this difference would not be conspicuous thanks to technology that could do wonders to transform the appearance of anyone based on the requirements of the role. He also spoke highly of his lead actor and said,
”His readings were terrific. I think you’re going to love him.”
Martin also lauded Ansell as the perfect choice for Egg and revealed that he was wise beyond his years. He was confident that the two actors would feed off each other and make a perfect pair in the show.
This Show’s Finale Impressed George R. R. Martin More ThanGame Of Thrones
HBO’sGame Of Throneswill go down as one of television’s cult classics thanks to authorGeorge R.R. Martin’smemorable writing and vision. The series showcased many unforgettable episodes and finales over 8 seasons that took audiences worldwide by storm.
Interestingly, Martin who was asked to comment on his favorite shows, chose another award-winning HBO dramaSix Feet Underfor giving viewers one of the best endings ever on television. Referring to the season 5 finale titledEveryone’s Waiting, Martin wrote inNot A Blog,
“The best finale in the entire history of television, and I cannot imagine how anyone could possibly do better.”
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The author was lavish in his praise for the show and other series includingBreaking Bad, Fargo,andRomeand gracefully accepted that he had healthy competition when asked to comment onVanity Fair’slist of 25 best episodes from series over the past 25 years.
“I have never claimed to be perfect”
George R.R Martin also named other shows likeBlackwaterandThe Wireamong his list of favorites, and expressed gratitude that a second season episode ofGame of Throneswas included in the elite top 25 list.
All 8 seasons ofGame of Thronescan be streamed on Max.
House of the DragonSeason 1 can be streamed on Max.
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Sharanya Sankar, Writer for FandomwireHaving completed her Masters degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Sharanya has a solid foundation in writing which is also one of her passions. She has worked previously with Book My show for a couple of years where she gained experience reviewing films and writing feature articles. Sharanya’s articles on film and pop culture have also been published on Film Companion, a popular film-based website. Apart from movies and pop culture, her interests include music and sports. She has contributed over 650 articles to Fandomwire so far.
