George R.R. Martin Plots Dozens of Dunk and Egg Tales
George R.R. Martin has mapped out up to a dozen new Dunk and Egg stories, with two already in the works. The showrunners are keen for more seasons if the audience is on board.
George R.R. Martin has been busy behind the scenes, sketching out the future for Dunk and Egg. According to showrunner Ira Parker, Martin has handed over outlines for as many as a dozen fresh novellas, all set to expand the adventures of the unlikely pair for years to come.
“He has shared with me about 10 to 12 more little outlines for books, for novellas, taking Dunk and Egg all the way through their life,”
Parker said.
“Right now, we’re focused on one, and we’ll see how the world responds to that. We’re making two at the moment. Hopefully, everybody likes it and we get to keep doing these. Certainly, I love doing it. I love writing in this world, and it’s a wonderful story. So, I hope we get to make as many of these as possible.”
Back in 2010, Martin’s Dunk and Egg saga included just three novellas: The Hedge Knight, The Sworn Sword, and The Mystery Knight. The first of these, a compact 85-page tale, has been adapted for the debut season of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Whether Martin will ever get around to penning those extra ten or so stories is anyone’s guess—punters are still waiting for The Winds of Winter, after all. But it looks like the TV adaptation is set to keep the story rolling, regardless of what’s on the page.
Setting the Stage in Westeros
The series is set nearly a century before the events of Game of Thrones, following the fortunes of Dunk, a down-on-his-luck hedge knight played by Peter Claffey, and his young squire Egg, portrayed by Dexter Sol Ansell. Dunk is out to make a name for himself, taking on a field of more experienced knights in a high-stakes tourney. The show promises a fresh look at Westeros, with new faces and plenty of old rivalries.
With the first season drawing from The Hedge Knight, there’s plenty of material for future instalments if Martin’s outlines come to life. The creative team is clearly keen to keep the saga going, provided the audience is along for the ride.
What’s Next for Dunk and Egg?
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is set to premiere on HBO and Sky on 18 January. Fans can expect more news on other Westeros spin-offs soon, with several projects in the pipeline. For now, all eyes are on Dunk and Egg as they step into the spotlight, with the promise of many more adventures if the series finds its feet.