'A Knight of Seven Kingdoms' on HBO: Meet the Cast
Westeros is calling again — but this time, the dragons are fewer and the heroes are still figuring out who they’re meant to be. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the latest journey into George R. R. Martin’s world, premieres Sunday, January 18 at 10pm ET on HBO and HBO Max, and it’s shaping up to be something refreshingly different.
Set nearly a century before Game of Thrones, the series trades sprawling wars for intimate stakes, following a wandering hedge knight and his sharp‑witted young squire as they navigate a realm that’s calmer on the surface but just as dangerous underneath. Think adventure, honor, dry humor, and the slow burn of new legends being born.
Before the adventure begins, meet the faces who’ll be carrying this new chapter of Westeros. To watch HBO and HBO Max with DISH, add HBO to your DISH subscription today!
Meet the Cast of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’
Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall (Dunk)
Big, bruised, and unexpectedly noble, Dunk is a hedge knight (per the GoT wiki, "a wandering knight without a master") with more heart than polish. Peter Claffey brings physical presence and quiet humanity to the role — a man learning what it truly means to be a knight in a world that doesn’t hand out honor easily.
Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg (Aegon Targaryen)
Smart, stubborn, and far more important than he initially lets on, Egg is Dunk’s young squire and constant reality check. Dexter Sol Ansell captures the character’s curiosity and courage, balancing boyish wit with the weight of a destiny he doesn’t yet understand.
Bertie Carvel as Prince Baelor Targaryen
A towering political and moral force in the realm, Prince Baelor represents the best of House Targaryen: measured, honorable, and deeply respected. Bertie Carvel lends gravitas and intelligence to a character whose choices ripple far beyond the tournament grounds.
Finn Bennett as Aerion Targaryen
Every good Westeros story needs danger in human form. As Aerion, Finn Bennett plays volatile arrogance to chilling effect — a prince whose cruelty and entitlement make him one of the most unpredictable figures in the series.
Tanzyn Crawford as Tanselle
Grounded, observant, and sharper than she first appears, Tanselle offers a perspective far removed from knights and nobility. Tanzyn Crawford brings warmth and emotional clarity to the role, anchoring the story in the lives caught up in the games of powerful men.
Daniel Ings as Ser Lyonel Baratheon
Larger‑than‑life and impossible to ignore, Ser Lyonel Baratheon barrels into the story with charisma and brute confidence. Daniel Ings injects humor and swagger into the role, adding levity without ever undercutting the danger.
How to Watch ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ on HBO and HBO Max with DISH
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premieres January 18 at 10pm ET on HBO and HBO Max, with new episodes releasing weekly.
To stream new episodes every Sunday directly on HBO Max through your DISH subscription, download the HBO Max app on your favorite device and sign in using your DISH credentials.
Why This One Matters
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms isn’t about who sits the Iron Throne. It’s about the road between castles, the choices made when no one’s watching, and the kind of honor that’s tested in small, brutal moments. It’s classic fantasy storytelling with a modern edge, powered by character chemistry that feels perfectly matched to the material.
If Game of Thrones was about power, this is about purpose. Step into Westeros early — this is one story you’ll want to follow from the very beginning.
