Years after Game of Thrones set records with 59 Emmy wins, HBO is positioning A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms as its next awards contender. According to Gold Derby, the Westeros prequel has submitted 13 actors across multiple categories for the 2026 Emmy Awards.

The lineup includes lead star Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan “Dunk” the Tall and Dexter Sol Ansell as Prince Aegon “Egg” Targaryen, alongside a wide ensemble of Targaryens, Baratheons, and supporting players. The series is also pushing its acclaimed fifth episode, In the Name of the Mother, in directing, writing, and technical fields.

Quick read

  • HBO submitted 13 actors from A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
  • Peter Claffey leads as Dunk in Best Drama Actor.
  • Dexter Sol Ansell and others compete in supporting categories.

Lead and supporting submissions

The centerpiece of HBO’s campaign is Peter Claffey, entered in Best Drama Actor for his portrayal of Dunk, the hedge knight striving for honor at Ashford. His young co‑star Dexter Sol Ansell is submitted in Best Drama Supporting Actor, where he competes alongside:

  • Henry Ashton as Prince Daeron “The Drunken” Targaryen
  • Finn Bennett as Prince Aerion “Brightflame” Targaryen
  • Bertie Carvel as Prince Baelor “Breakspear” Targaryen
  • Daniel Ings as Ser Lyonel Baratheon
  • Sam Spruell as Prince Maekar “The Anvil” Targaryen
  • Shaun Thomas as Raymun Fossoway
  • Tom Vaughan‑Lawlor as Plummer
  • Danny Webb as Ser Arlan of Pennytree

Supporting actress submissions include Tanzyn Crawford as Tanselle and Rowan Robinson as Red.

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Guest and technical categories

The lone guest star submission is Jenna Boyd, recognized for her role as an innkeeper and fortune teller in The Squire. Beyond acting, HBO is pushing In the Name of the Mother—the fan‑favorite fifth episode where Dunk fights for his life—for directing (Owen Harris), writing (Hiram Martinez, Ti Mikkel, Ira Parker), and multiple technical categories including cinematography, sound, stunts, and visual effects

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