Dunk and Egg’s journey continues — and according to Peter Claffey, filming is already halfway complete. In a new interview with The Playlist, Claffey revealed that Season 2 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is midway through production, offering fans a glimpse into the behind‑the‑scenes rhythm of the show. He also reflected on the stress of starting work on the second season while waiting for audience reactions to the first, admitting that staying busy on set helped him avoid the anxiety of sitting at home and absorbing the feedback.
Quick read
- Claffey confirms Season 2 is halfway through filming.
- He says working during Season 1’s release eased nerves.
- Claffey admits he was anxious about fan reactions.
Season 2 filming progress
When asked if Season 2 was finished, Claffey was direct: “No, we’re kind of halfway through it.” For fans, this is a reassuring update that production is moving steadily, even amid the challenges of shooting across multiple locations.
Season 2 adapts The Sworn Sword, a novella Claffey has already called his favorite, and the halfway mark signals that Dunk and Egg’s next adventure is well on its way to completion. The actor’s casual phrasing underscores the grounded, workmanlike approach the cast and crew are taking — no hype, just steady progress toward bringing Westeros back to life.
Coping with fan reaction stress
Claffey also opened up about the emotional side of filming Season 2. He admitted that he was nervous about how audiences would respond to Season 1, but being on set during the rollout helped him cope.
“I think, to be honest, it was actually better because I was so nervous about how the reaction would be to the first season. And it was good to be at work and doing something to keep your mind off it. So, it would have been a lot harder if I was just sitting at home twiddling my thumbs and being there from the center to absorb that reaction. It was good to have something to be focused on and work through.”
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For Claffey, the act of working — embodying Dunk, navigating new storylines, and collaborating with castmates — provided a buffer against the pressure of fan expectations. It’s a reminder that even in Westeros, sometimes the best way to face uncertainty is to keep moving forward.
