A KNIGHT TO REMEMBER..

Irish stars and locations set to shine in prequel

- BY NEELA DEBNATH

ANTICIPATION is building among telly fans as the latest Game Of Thrones spin-off arrives this week.

A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms, which was shot in Northern Ireland, will delve into a new era of Westeros history, offering a fresh perspective on the Seven Kingdoms.

It's the second GoT spin-off, following 2022's House Of The Dragon. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming show...

When does it premiere? A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms will debut in the USA on HBO this Sunday, January 18, and on Sky Atlantic and streaming platform NOW on Monday, January 19.

Like Game Of Thrones, The Last Of Us and other major HBO shows, A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms is set to be simulcast on both sides of the Atlantic, so there'll be no waiting around to watch the show.

The new drama is shorter than its predecessors, with only six episodes which will air weekly. So, those who prefer to binge-watch boxsets will need to exercise some patience.

HBO has confirmed it's already given the green light for season two of A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms, with filming commencing in Belfast in December 2025. Season two is anticipated to be released sometime in 2027.

Who are the stars?

A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms boasts an impressive cast and, given the time period, there's no overlap with either Game Of Thrones or House Of The Dragon.

Leading the cast is Irish actor and former rugby player Peter Claffey, who will be playing Ser Duncan the Tall, also known as Dunk.

Claffey has previously showcased his acting prowess in BBC's horror-comedy Wreck and Apple TV's BAFTA-winning series Bad Sisters.