'Game of Thrones' Spinoff 'Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Adds 'Black Mirror' Director in Major Role

The upcoming "Game of Thrones" prequel, "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," has enlisted Owen Harris, known for his work on "Black Mirror," as the lead director and executive producer for its first season. Harris will direct the initial three episodes of the six-episode season, setting the tone for the series. The show, based on George R.R. Martin’s novella "The Hedge Knight," follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg, set a century before the events of "Game of Thrones."