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Such whispers started after Game of Thrones fans rediscovered footage of a New York Comic-Con interview with Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell, who play Dunk and Egg, respectively. In the clip, which circulated on X, Claffey compared Ser Duncan the Tall to a “less sexy, less confident, less charismatic Geralt of Rivia.” Ansell then asked, “Do you think we can say that Henry Cavill…?” And Claffey responded, “No, no, no. God, don’t say that. Sorry, you didn’t hear that.”
Ansell’s cryptic question — and Claffey’s flustered respose — led many fans to surmise that Cavill would appear in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. However, Claffey has since taken to Instagram Stories to clear up the rumor. He explained:
“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.”
It’s a bummer for those already envisioning Cavill as Daemon Blackfyre. But with A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms‘ wild, 15-season plan, there’s always a chance he could make an appearance down the line. It would certainly satisfy Game of Thrones fans who have been clamoring for his involvement.
Why Game of Thrones Fans Want Henry Cavill in the Franchise So Badly
Anyone wondering why Game of Thrones fans want Cavill to be cast in the franchise so badly need only look at his time as Geralt of Rivia to understand why. Before his departure from The Witcher, Cavill gave an iconic performance as one of fantasy’s most widely loved leads. It’s not exaggerating to say he defined the role, and in part, that’s due to his passion for the source material. It’s a passion anyone would welcome in another well-loved franchise, like Game of Thrones. It also helps that the actor looks the part.
