Game of Thrones prequel series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms adds a director and we have an episode count also. THR reports that Owen Harris (Black Mirror) has boarded the series as an executive producer. However, Harris will also direct the first three episodes of Season 1. THR also reveals that Season 1 of the show will consist of six episodes in total. Ergo, Harris will be directing the first half of Season 1.
As per the trade;
‘Owen Harris has boarded the HBO drama as an executive producer and will also direct the first three episodes, establishing the directorial vision for the series. Harris is best known for helming two of Black Mirror‘s finest episodes — “Be Right Back” and the widely acclaimed “San Junipero.”’
‘In addition, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms‘ episode count has now been revealed: The first season will be six episodes, making for a tighter opener than the 10-episode first seasons of Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. The run time seems appropriate given Knight is an adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s 160-page novella The Hedge Knight rather than one of his 900-page epic novels.’
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‘Speaking of which, the series is now being called just A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms instead of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight. This title isn’t necessarily final, but it’s where things currently stand.’
Now that just makes a hell of a lot of sense to me. That title was far too long, and no casuals know what a hedge knight is. I dropped the Hedge Knight part from the last few stories we’ve covered about the show anyway.
So, what do you think as A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms adds a director, what about the episode count? As always, leave any thoughts below. Are you looking forward to this new show from HBO?
