Henry Cavill’s Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms Casting Rumors Clarified

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Published Feb 15, 2026, 6:37 PM EST

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Rumors of Henry Cavill joining the cast of the Game of Thrones spinoff, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, have finally been clarified.

The theories and whispers began over the weekend when footage from New York Comic Con circulated online. During an interview with Peter Claffey, who plays Ser Duncan the Tall in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and Dexter Sol Ansell (Egg), the former discussed the similarities between Cavill’s portrayal of Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher and his character in the Game of Thrones spinoff. Of course, fans went into a frenzy after they watched the clip.

However, Claffe confirmed on his Instagram that the rumors were not true. He also made it clear that he wished Cavill would be on the show, but it unfortunately isn't in the cards for the Man of Steel actor at the moment.

Just to clarify, the thing Dex was referring to in the interview had nothing to do with Henry Cavill coming to the show or the GOT universe (I wish!)

Complete misunderstanding.

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