🚨 BREAKING: GEORGE R.R. MARTIN JUST DROPPED A BOMB – MORE DUNK & EGG STORIES ARE COMING… AND HE’S ALREADY OUTLINED 12 OF THEM! 🚨
Right as A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms hits screens and fans are obsessed with Dunk and Egg’s adventures… GRRM himself reaffirms: there are WAY more tales in his head, and he’s shared secret outlines for 12 additional stories that could take these hedge knights through their entire lives!
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As HBO’s latest Game of Thrones prequel, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, premiered in January 2026, author George R.R. Martin has reignited fan excitement by confirming ongoing plans for additional stories in his Dunk and Egg novella series. The show, which adapts the first of Martin’s three published Dunk and Egg tales, arrives amid renewed interest in the lighter, character-driven corner of Westeros. Martin’s recent comments suggest the hedge knight Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg (the future King Aegon V Targaryen) could have many more adventures ahead—both on the page and potentially on screen.
Martin has long expressed interest in expanding the Dunk and Egg saga. The series began with The Hedge Knight in 1998, followed by The Sworn Sword in 2003 and The Mystery Knight in 2010. These novellas, later collected in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, offer a grounded contrast to the sprawling politics and dragons of A Song of Ice and Fire. Set roughly 90 years before the main series, they follow Dunk, a lowborn former squire who knights himself, and Egg, a runaway Targaryen prince in disguise. The stories emphasize themes of honor, class, and knighthood through tournaments, mysteries, and personal bonds rather than grand wars.
In interviews timed to the show’s debut, Martin reaffirmed his intent to continue the series. Speaking on HBO Max’s official companion podcast, he noted, “If I have the time, there’s more stories to tell about Dunk and Egg and their education and what’s going to befall them in future years.” In a separate Hollywood Reporter profile, he admitted having “a lot more stories about Dunk and Egg in my fucking head,” mentioning he had started drafts of two new ones—one set in Winterfell and another in the Riverlands—though progress has been limited.
Showrunner Ira Parker provided the most concrete update, revealing that Martin shared outlines for 12 additional Dunk and Egg stories. These outlines, some detailed and others brief, map out the characters’ lives from youth to old age, including recurring figures and key events. Parker told The Hollywood Reporter and other outlets that the material ensures the show could avoid the pitfalls of the original Game of Thrones, which outpaced Martin’s books in later seasons. “George has outlined 12 more of these stories that he’s shared with me,” Parker said. “These stories take them all the way through their lives.” He expressed enthusiasm for adapting as many as possible, joking he’d make “12 of these,” though HBO’s current plan limits the series to the three published novellas.
The revelation echoes Martin’s comments from over a decade ago. In a 2014 blog post, he wrote that he always intended a full series chronicling Dunk and Egg’s lives, with the number of novellas flexible—perhaps seven, ten, or twelve, depending on what the story requires. He has teased specific titles over the years, including The She-Wolves of Winterfell (originally planned for a 2013 anthology but delayed) and The Village Hero, set in the Riverlands. Other ideas mentioned include The Sellsword, The Champion, The Kingsguard, and The Lord Commander, potentially bringing the total to nine or more.
Martin has consistently tied new Dunk and Egg writing to completing The Winds of Winter, the sixth book in A Song of Ice and Fire. In recent years, he has reiterated that priority, stating in 2023 and 2025 blog posts that no further novellas would appear until after Winds. The long delay on that book—now over a decade since A Dance with Dragons in 2011—has frustrated fans, but Martin insists the side projects, including Dunk and Egg, help rather than hinder progress. In his Hollywood Reporter interview, he suggested clearing other commitments could allow him to finish Winds sooner, after which he could tackle The Village Hero and beyond.
For A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the outlines provide a roadmap that could extend the series significantly if renewed past its planned three seasons (one per published novella). Season 1 adapts The Hedge Knight, with Season 2 already greenlit for The Sworn Sword. The additional outlines offer narrative security, allowing showrunners to plant seeds for future arcs without diverging wildly from Martin’s vision. This contrasts with the original series, where the lack of completed books led to criticism over rushed endings.
Fans have reacted positively to the news, seeing it as validation of the show’s early success. The series’ smaller scale—focusing on tournaments, personal conflicts, and character growth—has drawn praise for recapturing the intimate feel of Martin’s novellas. Social media buzz highlights excitement over potential future stories, with many noting Dunk’s mention in the main series as a legendary knight with pages of adventures in history books. The outlines suggest those pages could become reality, both in print and on HBO.
Yet challenges remain. Martin’s packed schedule includes other projects, such as additional Fire & Blood volumes and potential new series in the Westeros universe. He has promised fidelity to his material, telling Parker he won’t include elements the author disapproves of. Whether the outlines translate to published novellas soon depends on Martin’s ability to balance commitments. He has begun some new stories but emphasized time constraints.
As A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms unfolds, it serves as both adaptation and catalyst. The show’s debut has spotlighted Dunk and Egg anew, drawing in viewers who may never have read the novellas. Martin’s reaffirmation of more sequels—backed by concrete outlines—offers hope for a longer saga. If the series proves popular, those 12 stories could fuel multiple seasons, turning a trio of novellas into a sprawling chronicle of knighthood and loyalty.
For now, the future of Dunk and Egg remains promising but tied to Martin’s writing pace. Fans eager for more hedge-knight heroics can take heart: the author has the roadmap, and HBO appears ready to follow it. Whether those tales arrive first on the page or screen, the promise of extended adventures keeps the spirit of Westeros alive.
