A knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2: Release date rumors, cast updates and what to expect next

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a hotly anticipated series in fantasy television that offers viewers both a grounded portrayal of life in Westeros, through the exciting adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and his witty squire Egg, as well as a character-driven story. Fans are eager to see Season 2, which will continue to explore the bond between the two main characters and reveal moral dilemmas, chivalric conflicts, as well as more complex political machinations – all told from Dunk’s perspective – following the high points of Season 1 in early 2026. The release of Season 2, which will adapt George R.R. Martin’s novel “The Sworn Sword,” featuring the same lead actors, along with a brand-new ensemble cast made up of equally interesting characters.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2 is officially confirmed by HBO and is already in production.

The expected release window is 2027. The timing is likely to be in early 2027 (January–first half of the year)

Season 1 premiered in January 2026. HBO has positioned the series for shorter, annual seasons. Filming for Season 2 reportedly began in late 2025 (December)

No exact premiere date has been announced yet, but HBO executives and showrunner Ira Parker have emphasized a faster turnaround compared to other Game of Thrones projects.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2 Expected Cast

Returning cast members

• Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall (Dunk)
• Dexter Sol Ansell as Prince Aegon “Egg” Targaryen

Expected Supporting Characters

Season 2 adapts a new novella, so most of the supporting cast will be new:

• Lady Rohanne Webber (The Red Widow)
• Ser Eustace Osgrey
• Ser Bennis of the Brown Shield

Some Season 1 characters (especially Targaryens) may appear briefly or be referenced, but the story largely shifts focus.

Rumours involving actors like Henry Cavill or Lucy Boynton are not confirmed and should be treated as fan speculation only.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2 Potential Plot

In this second season, adapted from the second of George R.R.’s novellas, it takes place 1–2 years after last season’s finale.

In the Reach region of Westeros, where severe drought has caused food and water shortages, Dunk and Egg find themselves caught up in a feud between the proud, aging knight Ser Eustace Osgrey and Lady Rohanne Webber (who is both dangerous and mysterious).

As before, the story is primarily told through Dunk’s point of view; it remains character-driven with an honest and goal-oriented approach to plot development while at the same time dealing with themes related to honour, survival and power.