HBO max - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Paris prepares to welcome the immersive experience The Stag Inn

By Mulder, 07 january 2026

As winter settles in over Paris, excitement is already building around the world of Westeros with the official announcement of the upcoming opening of The Stag Inn, an exceptional immersive experience organized by HBO Max to celebrate the arrival of the series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, a new spin-off from the universe imagined by George R. R. Martin. Scheduled for the evening of January 16 in Paris, this pop-up inn inspired by medieval legend promises guests a direct immersion into the chivalrous atmosphere of Westeros, with a medieval-inspired banquet, sensory experiences, and exclusive entertainment, all under the banner of honor, loyalty, and tales of adventure. Accessible by invitation only via a contest organized by the official @HBOMaxFR accounts, the event will select ten winners and their guests, who will enjoy a medieval cocktail designed by Michelin-starred chef Matthieu Dupuy Baumal, immersive entertainment, and a special conference hosted by Rivenzi, a renowned figure in French streaming and geek culture, who will discuss the place of chivalry, oaths, and heroes in the mythology of the Seven Kingdoms. This rare and ambitious event initiative once again demonstrates HBO Max's desire to transform each series launch into a true cultural experience, connecting audiences to the work far beyond the screen.

All this accompanies the growing anticipation surrounding A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, a new series created by Ira Parker and George R.R. Martin, adapted from the famous novellas Tales of Dunk and Egg and set nearly a century before the events of Game of Thrones. The series will feature Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall, a brave but still naive young knight, and Dexter Sol Ansell as his squire Prince Aegon Targaryen, nicknamed Egg, as they embark on adventures across Westeros at a time when the Targaryen dynasty still rules the Iron Throne and the memory of dragons still resonates in the collective memory. The cast also includes Finn Bennett as Prince Aerion Targaryen, Bertie Carvel as Prince Baelor Targaryen, Tanzyn Crawford as Tanselle, Daniel Ings as Ser Lyonel Baratheon, and Sam Spruell as Prince Maekar Targaryen, rounded out by Edward Ashley, Henry Ashton, Youssef Kerkour, Daniel Monks, Shaun Thomas, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Danny Webb, Ross Anderson, and Steve Wall, confirming a solid and ambitious cast worthy of the universe it portrays.

Development of the series officially began after HBO's announcement in 2021 and accelerated significantly with the production order confirmed in 2023, under the creative supervision of George R. R. Martin, who is also executive producer alongside Ira Parker, Ryan Condal, Vince Gerardis, Owen Harris, and Sarah Bradshaw. The first season consists of six episodes, directed by Owen Harris for the first three and Sarah Adina Smith for the next three, while the music is entrusted to composer Dan Romer, whose emotional and melodic approach promises to be particularly in tune with this more intimate and human story than the political epics of Game of Thrones or House of the Dragon. Filming took place between June and September 2024 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, a region already emblematic of the visual saga of Westeros, before a second season was officially confirmed in November 2025, proof of HBO and Warner Bros. Discovery's confidence in the narrative and artistic potential of the project.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will premiere on January 18, 2026, on HBO and HBO Max, with one episode airing each week, offering a new gateway into the world of Westeros, this time through a more intimate story where friendship, loyalty, and a sense of honor take center stage. In the meantime, Paris is preparing to become, for one evening, a fragment of Westeros with The Stag Inn, which will embody both the promise of a return to a universe beloved by fans and the curiosity to discover a warmer, more human, and almost legendary tone. Although the inn will only be open for one night, it already symbolizes something very clear: the universe imagined by George R. R. Martin is not done living, renewing itself, and surprising us, and 2026 is already shaping up to be marked by the return of chivalry, oaths, and destinies forged between steel and legend.

Synopsis:
A century before the events of “Game of Thrones,” two unlikely heroes roamed Westeros... a young, naive but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his young squire, Egg. At a time when the Targaryen line still held the Iron Throne and the memory of the last dragon had not yet faded from collective memory, great destinies, powerful enemies, and dangerous adventures awaited these unlikely and incomparable friends.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Created by Ira Parker, George R.R. Martin
Based on the Tales of Dunk and Egg by George R.R. Martin
Starring Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell, Finn Bennett, Bertie Carvel, Tanzyn Crawford, Daniel Ings, Sam Spruell
Composer: Dan Romer
Executive Producers: George R. R. Martin, Ira Parker, Ryan Condal, Vince Gerardis, Owen Harris, Sarah Bradshaw
Production Companies: Fevre River Packet Co., Bastard Sword, Grok! Television, HBO Entertainment