George R.R. Martin Calls Game of Thrones Show a Knight of the Seven Kingdoms 'As Faithful an Adaptation as a Reasonable Man Could Hope For'

George R.R. Martin, author of A Song of Ice and Fire, has declared his enthusiasm for the upcoming Game of Thrones prequel, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, calling it "as faithful an adaptation as one could reasonably expect."

In a recent blog post, Martin revealed that HBO has completed filming the six-episode series and maintains its projected release date of "late this year," possibly in the fall. Unlike his previous experience with House of the Dragon, Martin expressed significant approval for this adaptation.

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

The series adapts The Hedge Knight, the first novella in the Dunk and Egg series. Martin emphasized its fidelity to the source material, stating, "It's as faithful an adaptation as a reasonable man could hope for (and you all know how incredibly reasonable I am on that particular subject)."

However, he cautioned viewers expecting non-stop action. "While there's a thrilling, large-scale fight scene, dragons, massive battles, and White Walkers are absent," he explained. "This is a character-driven story, 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 the premiere is still months away, HBO has already shared several images and a short teaser trailer.

Martin concluded his post with a playful reference to the long-awaited The Winds of Winter: "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 remaining stories. Don't worry, I'm sure you'll all keep me on track."