The first season of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms just wrapped up its six-episode run on HBO and HBO Max, but the story of Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg is far from over. Viewers who have been paying close attention to the series might have noticed some important details about Dunk’s future, especially when it comes to his possible family line.
Peter Claffey stars as the towering hedge knight Ser Duncan the Tall, often called Dunk, while Dexter Sol Ansell plays his young squire Egg, who is secretly Prince Aegon Targaryen. The show adapts George R.R. Martin’s novella The Hedge Knight, and season 2 will move on to the next story in the series, The Sworn Sword. But more importantly, the upcoming season will bring in a character who plays a major role in connecting Dunk to a beloved figure from Game of Thrones: Brienne of Tarth.
The Missing Character That Changes Everything
Season 1 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms introduced viewers to Tanselle, the Dornish puppet maker played by Tanzyn Crawford. Dunk developed feelings for her during the events at the Ashford tourney, and she was the one who painted his new sigil. That sigil featured an elm tree with a shooting star above it, which becomes extremely important when looking at the bigger picture of Westerosi history.
However, season 2 will introduce a character who was not in the first season but is essential to Dunk’s story: Lady Rohanne Webber. Lucy Boynton has joined the cast as Lady Rohanne, a character known in the books as the Red Widow. She rules over Coldmoat and becomes a central figure in The Sworn Sword storyline.
What makes this character so important is her connection to Dunk and, through him, to Brienne of Tarth. In George R.R. Martin’s books, there are strong hints that Dunk and Rohanne’s relationship leads to a family line that eventually produces Brienne. The actress playing Tanselle, Tanzyn Crawford, has even expressed hope that her character might be part of that family history, saying she would love to carry on the tall girl legacy and meet Gwendoline Christie, who played Brienne in the original series.
The Shield Clue That Confirms Everything
The clues about Dunk being Brienne’s ancestor are not just fan theories. George R.R. Martin himself has confirmed the connection. In Brienne’s chapters from the book A Feast for Crows, she remembers seeing a shield in her father’s armory on Tarth. That shield bears a sigil with an elm tree and a falling star.
This is the exact same imagery that Dunk chose for himself in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms when Tanselle painted his shield. The similarity is too specific to be a coincidence. Martin acknowledged this connection back in 2016, confirming that Brienne is indeed a descendant of Ser Duncan the Tall.
Peter Claffey, who plays Dunk, also believes there is a family link between the two characters. When asked about it, Claffey pointed out the many commonalities between Dunk and Brienne. They share not just physical height but also a similar moral compass and way of dealing with people. Both characters take their knightly vows seriously in a world where many others do not. Claffey mentioned that he absolutely loved Brienne and Gwendoline Christie in the show and hopes to meet her someday.
What The Sworn Sword Storyline Brings
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 2 is already in production and will premiere in 2027. The new season will adapt The Sworn Sword, the second Dunk and Egg novella. This story takes place during a brutal drought and focuses on a land dispute between Ser Eustace Osgrey and Lady Rohanne Webber.
Showrunner Ira Parker has described The Sworn Sword as his favorite novella. He teased that they have brought in three absolutely brilliant actors to play the key roles of Rohanne Webber, Ser Bennis the Brown, and Ser Eustace Osgrey. While only Lucy Boynton has been officially announced so far, the other casting news is expected to follow as production continues.
The scale of season 2 might actually be smaller than season 1, even though the budget remains similar. Parker explained that because the story takes place in a drought, they cannot shoot exteriors in Belfast and need to find a sunny location with no water, which creates its own production challenges. The season will again consist of six episodes, following the same structure as the first season.
Cast Members Coming and Going
Most of the cast from season 1 will not return for season 2, which makes sense because the story moves to a different part of Westeros with new characters. Daniel Ings (Ser Lyonel Baratheon), Bertie Carvel (Baelor Targaryen), Sam Spruell (Maekar Targaryen), Finn Bennett (Aerion Targaryen), and Tanzyn Crawford (Tanselle) are among those who will not be back.
The two leads, Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell, will of course reprise their roles as Dunk and Egg. The new cast members announced so far include Lucy Boynton as Lady Rohanne Webber, along with Paul Chahidi, Steven Hartley, Mimi Joffroy, Kwaku Mills, and Craig Parkinson in roles connected to Houses Osgrey and Webber. These actors will likely portray characters like Ser Eustace Osgrey, who is a Blackfyre loyalist, and Ser Lucas Inchfield.
Why Dunk’s Bloodline Matters
The link between Dunk and Brienne adds depth to both characters. For viewers who watched Game of Thrones, Brienne was one of the most honorable characters in the series. She served Catelyn Stark, searched for Sansa, and eventually became a knight, something that was rare for women in Westeros. Knowing that she comes from Dunk’s bloodline explains where she got her height, her strength, and most importantly, her deep sense of honor.
For A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, this connection gives viewers a reason to pay close attention to Dunk’s relationships, especially with Lady Rohanne Webber. If Rohanne is the one who continues Dunk’s line, their interactions in season 2 will carry extra weight. Viewers will be watching for signs of the romance that might lead to the founding of Brienne’s family.
The show has already set up Dunk as a man who takes his duties seriously but is also awkward and vulnerable, especially around women he likes. His scenes with Tanselle in season 1 showed this side of him clearly. As the story moves into The Sworn Sword, his dynamic with the strong-willed Lady Rohanne will likely provide more of these moments.
Tanzyn Crawford, who played Tanselle, shared her hope that her character might be part of Brienne’s family history too. She called Gwendoline Christie amazing and said carrying on the tall girl legacy would be an honor. Whether Tanselle returns in flashbacks or is mentioned in some way remains to be seen, but the show has options for how to handle the family tree.
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Production Timeline and Streaming Details
Filming for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 2 began in January 2026, with the cast and crew getting ten days of shooting done before taking a break for Christmas and the season 1 premiere. Production is based in Belfast, though the drought storyline may require location shooting elsewhere.
The show has been renewed for a second season well before the first one even aired, showing HBO’s confidence in the project. Francesca Orsi, HBO’s Head of Drama Series and Films, has stated that they are already planning how to build the series for three seasons total, adapting all three published novellas. There is even talk of a much longer run, with showrunner Ira Parker mentioning a fifteen-season plan that would follow Dunk and Egg through the decades as Egg eventually becomes King Aegon V Targaryen.
For those who need to catch up, season 1 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is available to stream on HBO Max in the United States. Viewers in the UK can watch on NOW and Sky Atlantic. The show airs on Sundays at 10 p.m. ET on HBO in the USA and on Mondays in the UK.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 2 will arrive in 2027, giving fans plenty of time to rewatch season 1 and spot all the clues about Dunk’s future family. The introduction of Lady Rohanne Webber will be a key moment for anyone interested in how the world of Westeros connects across generations. With production underway and the cast expanding, the next chapter of Dunk and Egg’s adventures promises to deliver more of the grounded storytelling that made the first season a hit.
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