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George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones: The Mad King is headed to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon as a stage prequel adaptation by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke, dramatizing Harrenhal’s tournament that triggers Robert’s Rebellion; world premiere planned for this summer with priority tickets on sale April 14 and RSC updates available to members.
The Royal Shakespeare Company will stage Game of Thrones: The Mad King at Stratford-upon-Avon’s Royal Shakespeare Theatre this summer, directed by Dominic Cooke with Duncan Macmillan as playwright. The prequel-set drama centers on Lyanna Stark (in her teens) during Harrenhal’s tournament and weaves a Romeo-and-Juliet–like arc with Rhaegar Targaryen, with Ned Stark’s younger self among the cast of younger characters. Casting is underway with two key roles already offered, and George R.R. Martin contributed material and consultation. The show aims to appeal to both hardcore fans and new audiences, with tickets going on sale in April and talks of a West End transfer to Gillian Lynne Theatre after the summer run.
In HBO's Game of Thrones spin-off A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Dunk's pre-tournament nerves culminate in a graphic gastrointestinal moment. George R.R. Martin was surprised by the scene at first, but showrunner Ira Parker defends it as a relatable beat that underscores Dunk's humanity before he becomes a hero.
In HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premiere, Ser Duncan has a shocking, graphic projectile defecation moment as he decides whether to enter a joust; showrunner Ira Parker says the moment signals that Duncan isn’t a hero yet and is meant to reflect his fear, a choice that even surprised George R.R. Martin. The series, adapting Dunk and Egg, will run six 30–40 minute episodes with a slow burn rather than a quick shock.
George R.R. Martin says The Winds of Winter remains his focus, estimating around 1,100 pages and noting he’ll rewrite as needed rather than rush to finish; he won’t let another author complete the book, and if he dies or is incapacitated, the work would be unfinished much like Dickens’ Edwin Drood. The piece also flags his excitement about HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premiering Jan. 18 and touches on fan questions about a Jon Snow sequel and tensions with House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal.
THR’s interview with Ira Parker reveals HBO’s Knight of the Seven Kingdoms plan: a six-episode Dunk and Egg prequel with 30–40 minute runtimes that aims to stay faithful to Martin’s novellas, uses a modest budget, and could expand into more seasons beyond HBO’s current three-novella plan, with season two likely to stay six episodes but require sunnier locations due to drought and inflation.
George R.R. Martin says his working relationship with House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal is 'abysmal,' recounting a deleted blog criticizing seasons 3–4, HBO reportedly benching him before bringing him back, and tension over the show's direction and Blood and Cheese subplot as season 3 gears up for its biggest battle.
THR’s profile portrays George R.R. Martin as a hands‑on, highly committed creator juggling a growing Westeros empire—from the long‑gestating Winds of Winter to Dunk and Egg and HBO’s spinoffs like House of the Dragon—while navigating creative tensions with showrunners, fan pressure, aging, and a slate of ventures in Santa Fe. Despite repeated delays and heavy workload, Martin maintains he must finish Winds, even if it becomes the longest book in his saga, and he continues to influence adaptations and future projects as his world expands.
HBO is developing A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, a six-episode spin-off based on George R.R. Martin’s The Hedge Knight, The Sworn Sword, and The Mystery Knight. Set about 72 years after House of the Dragon and roughly a century before Game of Thrones, it follows Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg in a character‑driven tale that emphasizes duty and chivalry over dragons. The series is reportedly cheaper to produce per episode, features Peter Claffey as Duncan and Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg, and premieres January 18, 2026 on HBO and HBO Max with weekly episodes; two trailers have been released and Martin describes it as a faithful adaptation of his books.
HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a six-episode, self-contained Dunk the Hedge Knight tale set between Dance of the Dragons and Game of Thrones, focusing on the dirtier side of being a knight. Dunk and his squire Egg navigate a brutal Ashford Meadows tourney, where loyalty is bought and power corrupts, delivering a gritty, intimate Westeros with strong performances, clever writing, and a surprising blend of grim violence and bawdy humor. Though rooted in George R.R. Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg, it stands on its own and is welcoming to newcomers, with season two already greenlit.
George R.R. Martin and other authors are suing OpenAI, alleging copyright infringement through AI training on copyrighted books, illegal downloading from shadow libraries, and the similarity of AI-generated responses to original works. A recent court ruling has favored the authors, allowing multiple infringement theories to proceed, and suggesting that ChatGPT's outputs may infringe on copyrighted material, potentially leading to significant damages.
HBO released a trailer and announced the premiere date for the 'Game of Thrones' prequel series 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,' set a century before the original series, focusing on the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg, with a gritty medieval tone and a six-episode season premiering on January 18.
HBO released the first trailer and announced a premiere date for 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,' a 'Game of Thrones' prequel series set to debut on January 18. The show, based on George R.R. Martin's novella 'The Hedge Knight,' features a more grounded, gritty medieval setting focusing on the adventures of a young knight, Dunk, and his squire, Egg, set a century before the original series.
George R.R. Martin responded bluntly to fans frustrated over the delay of 'The Winds of Winter,' expressing his disinterest in finishing the book and criticizing fan expectations, while also sharing his excitement for a new animated film project he is producing.
George R.R. Martin expressed frustration with fans' constant complaints about the delay in finishing 'The Winds of Winter,' emphasizing his ongoing passion for the project despite his involvement in other creative endeavors and his candidness about his feelings towards the long wait.