A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is currently filming and looks set to provide a perspective on Westeros beyond the vicious scheming explored in both Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon.

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We'll follow Ser Duncan the Tall, known as "Dunk", and his resourceful squire "Egg", who is actually the young Prince Aegon Targaryen, as they journey across the land during a period of great change.

Peter Claffey and child actor Dexter Sol Ansell are confirmed to be taking the lead roles, with a slew of other names joining the cast in recent weeks – including actors from Marvel's Avengers films, Masters of the Air and Doctor Who.

If you're already missing your Westeros fix following the end of House of the Dragon season 2, then scroll on for an early look at the key players joining the fantasy franchise in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms cast: Full list of stars in Game of Thrones' Dunk and Egg spin-off

The following cast members are confirmed for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

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  • Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall/'Dunk'
  • Dexter Sol Ansell as Prince Aegon 'Egg' Targaryen
  • Finn Bennett as Prince Aerion 'Brightflame' Targaryen
  • Bertie Carvel as Crown Prince Baelor 'Breakspear' Targaryen
  • Tanzyn Crawford as Tanselle
  • Daniel Ings as Ser Lyonel Baratheon
  • Sam Spruell as Prince Maekar Targaryen
  • Edward Ashley as Ser Steffon Fossoway
  • Henry Ashton plays Daeron Targaryen
  • Youssef Kerkour as Steely Pate
  • Daniel Monks as Ser Manfred Dondarrion
  • Shaun Thomas as Raymun Fossoway
  • Tom Vaughan-Lawlor as Plummer
  • Danny Webb as Ser Arlan of Pennytree

Read on for further information on these cast members and characters.

Peter Claffey plays Ser Duncan the Tall AKA 'Dunk'

Dunk holds a sword out in front of him in a confrontational stance
Peter Claffey stars in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Max/YouTube

Who is Ser Duncan the Tall? A hedge knight of humble origins who gains a squire who is secretly a young Targaryen prince. Ser Duncan is the star of the Dunk and Egg novellas by George RR Martin, and he will one day become lord commander of the Kingsguard.

Where else have you seen Peter Claffey? An Irish actor and former professional rugby player, Claffey has starred in Bad Sisters, as Cormac Kelly in Wreck, and as Dunstan in Vikings: Valhalla.

Dexter Sol Ansell plays Prince Aegon 'Egg' Targaryen

Dexter Sol Ansell as a bald Prince Aegon "Egg" Targaryen turns to look over his shoulder in a campfire setting in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
Dexter Sol Ansell as a bald Prince Aegon 'Egg' Targaryen in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

Who is Prince Aegon Targaryen? A young Targaryen prince, the resourceful boy nicknamed 'Egg' becomes the trusted squire of Ser Duncan the Tall. The son of Prince Maekar Targaryen and Lady Dyanna Dayne, one day Prince Aegon will become King Aegon V Targaryen and sit on the Iron Throne. Egg is the youngest brother of Maester Aemon Targaryen, and is mentioned by the character as 'Egg' in Game of Thrones.

Where else have you seen Dexter Sol Ansell? Ansell previously played Lucas Taylor in Emmerdale, starred as David Saunders in The Midwich Cuckoos, Finlay in Hullraisers, and portrayed a young Coriolanus Snow in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.

Finn Bennett as Prince Aerion 'Brightflame' Targaryen

Finn Bennett attends the Los Angeles premiere of the HBO series "True Detective: Night Country" at the Paramount Theater in Los Angeles on January 9, 2024 in a red shirt and black blazer.
Finn Bennett. CHRIS DELMAS/AFP via Getty Images

Who is Prince Aerion Targaryen? An older brother of Egg, Prince Aeron is notorious as one of the most sadistic and villainous members of the Targaryen family, and is despised by his younger brother Aegon. The cruel figure clashes with Ser Duncan in the Tales of Dunk and Egg.

Where else have you seen Finn Bennett? The Irish-British actor is best known for his role in True Detective: Night Country, but has also starred in Liar, Kiri and Domina.

Bertie Carvel as Crown Prince Baelor 'Breakspear' Targaryen

Bertie Carvel attends "The Crown" Finale Celebration at The Royal Festival Hall on December 05, 2023 in London, England.
Bertie Carvel. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Who is Crown Prince Baelor 'Breakspear' Targaryen? The heir to the Iron Throne, the Prince of Dragonstone, and the Hand of the King to his father King Daeron II Targaryen. Known for his skill as a warrior and merciful nature, named after Baelor the Blessed, Baelor is also nicknamed 'Breakspear'. Baelor is the uncle of both Prince Aegon and Prince Aerion.

Where else have you seen Bertie Carvel? The Tony Award-winning thespian is known for his work on the stage, but also starred in Jonathan Strange & Norell, Doctor Foster, Dalgleish, The Sister, and recently played Tony Blair in The Crown.

Tanzyn Crawford as Tanselle

Tanzyn Crawford attends Hulu's "Tiny Beautiful Things" FYC Event at DGA Theater Complex on June 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California, with her hair in two braids, wearing hoop eearings and a white shirt with a blue blazer.
Tanzyn Crawford. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Who is Tanselle? Tanselle is a puppeteer from Dorne who encounters Dunk and Egg on their adventures - and, in the novellas, Duncan falls in love with her.

Where else have you seen Tanzyn Crawford? The Australian actor has also starred in Servant, Tiny Beautiful Things and Swift Street.

Daniel Ings plays Ser Lyonel Baratheon

Daniel Ings attends the ATAS Official FYSEE screening for Netflix's "The Gentlemen" at FYSEE at Sunset Las Palmas Studios on May 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. He is wearing glasses and a blue polo shirt.
Daniel Ings. Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage

Who is Ser Lyonel Baratheon? A tall, swaggering warrior, Ser Lyonel Baratheon is the heir to the Baratheon ancestral seat of Storm's End and is known as 'The Laughing Storm'.

Where else have you seen Daniel Ings? The English actor is best known for his work in Psychoville, Lovesick, The Crown, Instinct, The English Game, I Hate Suzie, Sex Education, The Gold, and the Netflix series The Gentlemen.

Sam Spruell plays Prince Maekar Targaryen

Sam Spruell attends FX's "Fargo" Year 5 Premiere at Nya Studios on November 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. He is wearing a dark green turtle neck with a dark blue blazer over the top.
Sam Spruell. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Who is Prince Maekar Targaryen? The Prince of Summerhall, Maekar is the younger brother of Crown Prince Baelor and is the father of Prince Aerion and Prince Aegon. One day, Maekar becomes King Maekar I Targaryen. A stern and strict figure, Maekar could be known for being unforgiving.

Where else have you seen Sam Sprurell? The British actor is best known for his villainous roles, appearing in films such as To Kill a King, London to Brighton, The Hurt Locker and Legend, along with television roles including Spooks, Mayday, Luther, Doctor Who and Fargo season 5.

Edward Ashley as Ser Steffon Fossoway

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Edward Ashley Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic

Who is Ser Steffon Fossoway? An anointed knight.

What else has Edward Ashley been in? You might recognise him from historical dramas including In The Heart of the Sea, The Lost City of Z, The King and, most recently, Masters of the Air. He also played William in Sally Wainwright's Last Tango in Halifax.

Henry Ashton plays Prince Daeron Targaryen

Henry Ashton
Henry Ashton Kate Green/Getty Images for Prime Video

Who is Daeron Targaryen? A prince known for his frequent drunkenness.

What else has Henry Ashton been in? Ashton has had a busy year, taking roles in both My Lady Jane and A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Previously, he had appeared in Outlander as Sandy Hammond.

Youssef Kerkour as Steely Pate

Youssef Kerkour
Youssef Kerkour attends the Homage to Faouzi Bensaidi red carpet Marc Piasecki/WireImage

Who is Steely Pate? A blacksmith.

What else has Youssef Kerkour been in? Since his breakout role in Channel 4's Home, Kerkour has gone on to appear in Baghdad Central, Worzel Gummidge, Stay Close, Man Like Mobeen and Significant Other. His film projects include Ridley Scott productions House of Gucci and Napoleon.

Daniel Monks as Ser Manfred Dondarrion

Daniel Monks
Daniel Monks Dave Benett/Getty Images

Who is Ser Manfred Dondarrion? Another knight that Dunk and Egg will cross paths with.

What else has Daniel Monks been in? Monks has recently appeared in mystery series Dead Hot and John Cena/Zac Efron comedy film Ricky Stanicky.

Shaun Thomas as Raymun Fossoway

Shaun Thomas
Shaun Thomas Karwai Tang/WireImage

Who is Raymun Fossoway? The cousin and squire of Steffon.

What else has Shaun Thomas been in? Thomas played Gerry Roberts for a stint on Emmerdale between 2017 and 2019. He went on to roles in BBC Three comedy Ladhood, true crime drama Four Lives and acclaimed indie film How to Have Sex. Most recently, he appeared in ITV's The Long Shadow.

Tom Vaughan-Lawlor as Plummer

Tom Vaughan-Lawlor
Tom Vaughan-Lawlor Lia Toby/Getty Images

Who is Plummer? The steward of Ashford, who also acts as Master of the Games during a local tourney.

What else has Tom Vaughan-Lawlor been in? Vaughan-Lawlor provided the voice and motion capture for Marvel villain Ebony Maw in Avengers: Infinity War, Endgame and animated series What If...?. He is also known for Dublin Murders, The Ipcress Files and The Beautiful Game.

Danny Webb as Ser Arlan of Pennytree

Danny Webb
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Who is Ser Arlan of Pennytree? The knight for whom Dunk was once a squire.

What else has Danny Webb been in? Webb's career dates back decades, but recent work includes HBO's The Regime, BBC One's Beyond Paradise and The Trial of Christine Keeler. He appeared in Doctor Who's terrifying two-parter The Impossible Planet and The Satan Pit.

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