A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight
Summary
Like every project adapting theA Song of Ice and Fireseries , A Knight of the Seven Kingdomswill introduce television - only consultation to a whole fresh Targaryen dynasty . set up after the events ofHouse of the Dragonbut before the events ofGame of Thrones , A Knight of the Seven Kingdomswill adapt George R.R. Martin ’s trilogy of the same name , starting with the novellaThe Hedge Knight . TheupcomingGame of Thronesspin - off serieswill revolve around the dangerous undertaking of low - born knight Ser Duncan the Tall and his royal squire , Aegon " Egg " Targaryen .
The purple phratry that rules Westeros for the absolute majority oftheGame of Thronestimeline , the Targaryens are the ferocious dragon - free conqueror known for their silver hair , violet eyes , and generational incest . House Targaryen appear in some capacitance in every narration go down inA Song of Ice and Fire ’s world , and theTales of Dunk and Eggtrilogy is no exception . Many of the big names in the messy House Targaryen family tree have already been cast for the upcoming streaming serial on Max , though they already have lengthy histories in the al-Qur’an .
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7Aegon V “Egg” Targaryen
The Unlikely Future King
One half of theTales of Dunk and Eggtitular duet , Aegon V " Egg " Targaryen is the fourth son of King Maekor I.Egg finds himself a gallant of the Hedge Knight Ser Duncan the magniloquent afterdisguising himself as a round-eyed stableboy , survive on a series of misadventures across Westerosand beyond despite his noble heritage . equilibrise out the naive and rarified Ser Duncan with his more hardheaded views of the earth perfect from a childhood spend as the runt of the late regal Targaryen litter , Egg is a uncommon member of the category with true forgivingness .
afterwards on in life , Egg ends up sit down on the Iron Throne despite being the least probable boy of King Maekor to do so as the youngest child , earning him the soubriquet " Aegon the Unlikely . “Though the sublime council assembled to choose the new king does n’t need Aegon on the pot due to his time spent among the peasantry of Westeros , his older brotherAemon Targaryen , who appear inGame of Thrones , refuses to accept the title , recognizing Aegon as the more restricted leader . In the approaching series , Egg will be played by Dexter Sol Ansell .
Dexter Sol Ansell is a child actor who will realistically portray Aegon Targaryenat the sentence of his appearance in the firstTales of Dunk and Eggbook , The Hedge Knight , being only 9 years old at the fourth dimension of writing . Despite his tender age , Ansell has already made a name for himself with an telling carrying into action as a young President Snow in theHunger Gamesprequel , Hunger Games : The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes . Hopefully , Dexter Sol Ansell can capture the charm and empathy that won over the smallfolk on Egg ’s adventures .
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6Baelor Targaryen
Also Known As Baelor Breakspear
The uncle of Aegon V , Prince Baelor Targaryen is first in line for the toilet prior to the start ofA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms . The son of King Daeron II and the Dornish Lady Myriah Martell , Baelor has the rare distinction of a truthful Targaryen who does n’t divvy up his kinfolk ’s signature tune ash gray hair , instead having a head full of the saturnine hair of a Dornishman .
While he might not exactly look like a traditional Targaryen nobleman , Baelor more than acts like one , being the textbook ideal of a warrior , leader , and lord . Baelor fought valorously in the wars of the Blackfyre Rebellion , a serial of bitter succession wars sparked by the action of his late grandfather , who legitimized his bastard Word ' stemma .
He had excellently defeated the revolt ’s drawing card , Daemon Blackfyre , earlier at a monolithic jousting tourney , earn him the title Baelor " Breakspear " Targaryen . InA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms , Baelor will be play by Bertie Caravel , a little known English actor best known for his oeuvre inThe Crown , a similarly nobility - focussed TV show .
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5Daeron Targaryen
Also Known As Daeron The Drunken
One of Aegon Targaryen ’s erstwhile brothers , Daeron Targaryen is the oldest Logos of King Maekor I , though he does n’t have much of the typical aptitude suspected of the first in line for the Iron Throne . Showing little interest in knighthood or glory , Daeron lift away with his jr. brotherfrom the tournament he was suppose to fight in , shave the boy ’s head to mask his Targaryen inheritance .
It ’s because of Daeron ’s cowardly actions that Aegon , disguised as Egg , fulfil Ser Duncan the Tall and becomes his squire in the first place . For all his shortcomings , Daeron possesses the rareTargaryen ability to have prophetical pipe dream , also known as " dragon dreams,“a supernatural affinity shared with his remote ascendant Daenerys Targaryen .
Turning to alcohol to run from his harrowing imagination of the future earns Daeron the inauspicious byname of " Daeron the Drunken , " frequently fight to interpret the time to come in any meaningful room . As of the time of committal to writing , Daeron Targaryen has yet to be cast inA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms , though he ’s certain to seem .
4Aerion “Brightflame” Targaryen
Also Known As Aerion The Monstrous
The secondly - eldest son of King Maekor I , Aerion Targaryen is Aegon ’s cloest brother in age and the source of dateless worrying for the young sonny boy . Earning his title of " Aerion the Monstrous " from a young age due to his early deed of small-minded cruelty , Aerion tortures his younger brother in childhood , killing Egg ’s beloved pet cat and threatening him with disturb forcible force .
Aerion is a meridian model of the eccentric of madness that can affect the Targaryen lineage , likewise to Daenerys ' father King Aerys II , whose cruelty saw him as the first Targaryen to drop off the Iron Throne . Thinking himself to be a literal flying lizard in human manikin , Aerion serves as the principal antagonist of the first Word in Dunk and Egg ’s adventures , The Hedge Knight , having Duncan arrested and placing his life in deadly peril for support up to his knightly code .
Long after the events of the Quran , Aerion meets an inauspicious end after boozing wildfire , think its latent magical belongings will free his on-key draconic figure . In the upcoming series , Aerion will be played by Finn Bennet , recognizable fromthe cast ofTrue Detective : Night Country .
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3King Maekar I Targaryen
Aegon’s Father And The King Of Westeros
The beginner of Aegon , Aerion , and Daeron and pal of Baelor , King Maekar I Targaryen isthe fourteenth Targaryen male monarch to sit on the Iron Throne . Aseasoned warrior , steadfast leader , and steady ruling helping hand , Maekar has an uneven reputation as both a king and a Targaryen .
The fourth son of his predecessor , King Daeron II , Maekar ’s achievements in battle during the Blackfyre Rebellions and his campaign as a political figure in King ’s Landing were both constantly outshone by his princely brothers , living in the shadow of Baelor , Areys , and Rhaegel . Despite being last in production line for the throne , Maekar ends up ascending to kingshipafter a series of unfortunate death plague his family unit .
While not as vicious as the likes of his Logos Aerion , King Maekar is know for being a gruff and bristled baron , coarse in his punishments and quick to act , still most celebrated for raising his evil spiked mace against his own buddy . InA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms , King Maekar will be played by Sam Spruell , most famous for appearances inSnow White and the Huntsmanand theFargoseries .
2Valarr Targaryen
The Young Prince
The oldest son of Baelor Targaryen despite his championship , Valarr Targaryen is a trope of royalty in the first book of theTales of Dunk and Eggtrilogy , The Hedge Knight . Known as a capable hero , Valarr is frustrated by his deficiency of capable opposition in official tourney due to his royal heritage , never able to truly test his nerve against knight of any renown .
Valarr ’s thin show and long brownish hair’s-breadth with a single streak of Targaryen silverearned him the nickname of the " Young Prince , " hilariously causing his younger brother Matarys to be called the " Even Younger Prince . “Sadly , Valarr end up being a familial dead end for the Targaryen family tree , lose three child in babyhood with his married woman , Lady Jena Dondarrion .
Valarr ends up oblige a grudge against his first cousin Aegon and Ser Duncan the Tall due to the radioactive dust of their activity against his father , though he does n’t become a really antagonistic figure . In the upcoming streaming serial , Valarr has yet to jointhe rove ofA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms .
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1Brynden Rivers
Also Known As Lord Bloodraven
Though a bastard child , the notorious Brynden Rivers technically does have Targaryen roue running through his veins , arrive at him the final phallus of the tartar - riding family to officially come along in - person in theTales of Dunk and Eggtrilogy . Known for his dramatic coming into court , Brynden Rivers is an albino with even paler haircloth and peel than the average Targaryen , redeem for the wine - colored birthmark on his face in the shape of a raven , earning him his ominous soubriquet , Lord Bloodraven .
Brynden Rivers is the child of King Aegon IV and his mistress , Lady Melissa Blackwood . Once serving as the Hand of the King , Brynden Rivers finally gets sent to the Knight ’s picket , where he ventures beyond the paries to become a greenseer and the Three - Eyed Raven , artificially extending his lifespan by merging with an ancient Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree .
This make himthe only character fromGame of Throneswho could also show up in prequel spin - offs , finally happen his educational activity on to Bran . InGame of Thrones , Brynden Rivers was played by Struan Rodger , but a younger variation of him has yet to be cast inA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms .
Game of Thrones is a multimedia dealership created by George R.R. Martin . Martin ’s A Song of Ice and Fire is the basis for the award - winning HBO series Game of Thrones , which lasted for eight seasons . After the fabulously divisive final season of Game of Thrones , the series was followed up by the prequel serial publication House of the Dragon , which also receive vital acclaim .
Game of Thrones is a multimedia franchise created by George R.R. Martin. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire is the basis for the award-winning HBO series Game of Thrones, which lasted for eight seasons. After the incredibly divisive final season of Game of Thrones, the series was followed up by the prequel series House of the Dragon, which also received critical acclaim.
