Flooding Forces "Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" Season 2 Filming to Move from Spain

Filming for "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" Season 2 has moved from Gran Canaria to mainland Spain due to historic flooding, which submerged parts of the set. This is the first time filming has been relocated due to weather for this show.
By Newsroom | TV Shows, Spain |

Filming for the second season of HBO's "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" has been abruptly halted and relocated due to severe flooding on Gran Canaria, Spain. Storm Therese unleashed historic rainfall, causing unprecedented water levels not seen in 15 years, submerging parts of the set and rendering the Las Niñas Dam location unusable. The production is now moving to the Spanish mainland to resume work, though the full impact on the series' timeline remains uncertain.

Production Shift Amidst Historic Weather Event

The abrupt pause in production follows a significant weather event. The Las Niñas Dam, a key filming site on Gran Canaria, experienced a dramatic rise in water levels due to winter rains, directly attributed to Storm Therese. Reports indicate that parts of the constructed set were submerged, necessitating an immediate abandonment of the location.

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  • The relocation to the Spanish mainland aims to ensure production continuity.

  • This shift comes despite a significant portion of filming reportedly already being completed.

  • The necessity for a new "action plan" to remove the underwater set has been cited.

Cancellation Rumors Dismissed as Filming Relocates

Despite initial reports suggesting a cancellation of season 2 filming, this appears to be a mischaracterization. While production at the Gran Canaria site has indeed ceased, the series is not being scrapped. Instead, the production company is actively relocating to the Spanish mainland to mitigate the disruption caused by the flooding.

  • The series is still expected to premiere in 2027.

  • This delay is not anticipated to significantly impact HBO's broader "Game of Thrones" slate.

  • Season 1 of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" is currently available for streaming on HBO Max.

Setbacks and Series Context

"A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," a prequel to the widely successful "Game of Thrones," follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall (Dunk) and his squire Egg. The series, based on George R.R. Martin's "Tales of Dunk and Egg" novellas, is the second "Game of Thrones" spin-off, following "House of the Dragon." The drought-stricken setting intended for season 2, particularly Dunk's service under Ser Eustace Osgrey amidst land disputes with Lady Rohanne Webber, ironically contrasts with the current deluge. Spain has been a recurring filming location for the "Game of Thrones" franchise, notably used extensively for southern Westeros from season 5 onwards.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why did "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" Season 2 filming stop in Gran Canaria?
Storm Therese caused historic flooding on Gran Canaria, submerging parts of the filming set at the Las Niñas Dam. The water levels were the highest seen in 15 years, making the location unusable.
Q: Where is "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" Season 2 filming now?
Production has moved to mainland Spain to continue filming. This relocation aims to minimize delays caused by the severe weather event.
Q: Will the flooding affect the release date of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" Season 2?
The production company is working to resume filming on the Spanish mainland. The series is still expected to premiere in 2027, and this delay is not expected to impact HBO's other "Game of Thrones" projects.
Q: What is "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" about?
This show is a prequel to "Game of Thrones" and follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg, based on George R.R. Martin's stories.