A new Game Of Thrones prequel spin-off has been ordered by HBO.
Set a century before the events of the popular fantasy series, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight, tells the story of two unlikely heroes in the land of Westeros.
The story is made up of the first three official prequel novellas of George RR Martin's ongoing series A Song of Ice and Fire.
It tells the story of Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire, Egg, following their exploits in an age when the Iron Throne is still under Targaryen rule.
"Improbable heroes though they be, great destinies lie ahead for Dunk and Egg; as do powerful foes, royal intrigue, and outrageous exploits," the novels' logline reads.
Destinations featured in House of the Dragon — in pictures
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The House of Velaryon sigil has been spotted at St Michael's Mount in Cornwall. Photo: National Trust -
An aerial view of Holywell Bay in Cornwall. Photo: National Trust / Chris Lacey -
The rugged seashore at Kynance Cove at Lizard peninsula, Cornwall. Photo: National Trust / John Millar -
Several photos of sets and props in Monumental City, Caceres, Spain, have appeared on social media. Getty -
Fans may recognise Spain's Trujillo Castle as Casterly Rock, the ancestral stronghold of House Lannister in the series. Getty -
Dubrovnik's Pile Gate featured in season two of 'Game of Thrones', when King Joffrey was attacked by angry crowds. Getty -
The Jesuit Stairs in the historic city centre of Dubrovnik was the scene of Cersei Lannister’s walk of shame in season five of 'Game of Thrones'. Getty -
Scenes from 'House of the Dragon' were filmed at Portugal's Castle of Monsanto, a medieval fortress with arched gates and walled courtyards. Getty -
Filming for 'House of the Dragon' kicked off in Trujillo's main square in October last year. Getty
A Knight of The Seven Kingdoms has received a straight-to-series order from HBO and will stream on Warner Bros newly unveiled service Max.
Martin will serve as the executive producer of the show, alongside Ira Parker, Ryan Condal and Vince Gerardis.
It comes following the announcement that production has begun in the UK on the second series of HBO's previous Game of Thrones spin-off, House of the Dragon.
The show is based on Martin's Fire and Blood, which is set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, and the new series will see the return of Matt Smith and Emma D'Arcy in their starring roles.
It chronicles the beginning of the end of House Targaryen and the events leading up to the Targaryen civil war, known as the Dance of the Dragons.
House of the Dragon was well-received critically and was awarded the Golden Globe for best drama television series earlier this year.
