Before the recent flooding in Gran Canaria, expectations for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2 were high. The production was set to commence on February 23, 2026, with a planned filming schedule stretching until May 15, 2026. Fans were eagerly awaiting the adaptation of the second Dunk and Egg novella, The Sworn Sword, and the return of beloved characters Dunk and Egg, played by Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell.
However, a decisive moment arrived when heavy rains caused the Las Niñas Dam to reach levels not seen in 15 years, leading to significant flooding. As a result, part of the film set became submerged, necessitating a relocation of filming efforts. The production team has confirmed that they have already shot 10 days of the season, but the flooding has disrupted their plans.
The immediate effects of this situation are profound. The production company must now submit an action plan for recovering the submerged film set. This unexpected challenge also raises uncertainties about potential delays in the filming schedule, which is now expected to take approximately 14 weeks, a week longer than Season 1.
Industry experts note that such weather-related disruptions are not uncommon in outdoor filming, but the extent of the flooding in Gran Canaria is particularly concerning. The approval rating for Season 1 was an impressive 94%, with over 24 million viewers per episode, setting high expectations for the upcoming season.
New cast members, including Lucy Boynton, Babou Ceesay, and Peter Mullan, are also set to join the series, adding to the excitement surrounding the show. However, details remain unconfirmed regarding how the flooding will affect the overall production timeline and whether any rewrites will be necessary due to the change in filming location.
As the community rallies around the production team, there is hope that the challenges posed by nature can be overcome. The resilience of the cast and crew will be tested, but their commitment to bringing George R.R. Martin’s world to life remains unwavering.
