George R.R. Martin, the mastermind behind Westeros' most epic saga, has to admit that even he was taken aback by a rather...unseemly moment in HBO's new series 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'. The show, which delves into the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall, or Dunk, as he chases his dreams of glory, recently premiered its first episode and left fans - and even Martin himself - reeling.
When asked about a pivotal scene that showcases Dunk's relatable struggle with self-doubt, showrunner Ira Parker explained that the moment was designed to humanize the young hero. "Immediately, as soon as he hears that [Game of Thrones] theme music, the reality of what it takes to actually go off and do that, and how terrifying it is, hits him and forces him into a very unheroic situation," Parker said.
For those who may not have seen the episode, the scene in question depicts Dunk crouching behind a tree as projectile diarrhea spews out of his butt. Yes, you read that right. Martin himself wasn't entirely sold on the idea at first, admitting to The Hollywood Reporter that he was taken aback by the choice. However, when he saw the rough cut, he penned a rather...colorful remark: "What is this? Where did this come from? I don’t know if we really need the shit."
But Parker stood by his vision, and for good reason. The scene is meant to capture Dunk's vulnerability and self-doubt, rather than mock Martin's characters or story. As Parker explained, it's a reminder that even heroes have their flaws - including (or especially) when it comes to dealing with the human body's, ahem, less-than-glorious aspects.
In short, 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' is all about Dunk's journey from nervy kid to potential hero. And if that means facing our own fears and insecurities in all their embarrassing glory, so be it. The show's next episode drops on Sunday, HBO, and HBO Max - don't miss out!
When asked about a pivotal scene that showcases Dunk's relatable struggle with self-doubt, showrunner Ira Parker explained that the moment was designed to humanize the young hero. "Immediately, as soon as he hears that [Game of Thrones] theme music, the reality of what it takes to actually go off and do that, and how terrifying it is, hits him and forces him into a very unheroic situation," Parker said.
For those who may not have seen the episode, the scene in question depicts Dunk crouching behind a tree as projectile diarrhea spews out of his butt. Yes, you read that right. Martin himself wasn't entirely sold on the idea at first, admitting to The Hollywood Reporter that he was taken aback by the choice. However, when he saw the rough cut, he penned a rather...colorful remark: "What is this? Where did this come from? I don’t know if we really need the shit."
But Parker stood by his vision, and for good reason. The scene is meant to capture Dunk's vulnerability and self-doubt, rather than mock Martin's characters or story. As Parker explained, it's a reminder that even heroes have their flaws - including (or especially) when it comes to dealing with the human body's, ahem, less-than-glorious aspects.
In short, 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' is all about Dunk's journey from nervy kid to potential hero. And if that means facing our own fears and insecurities in all their embarrassing glory, so be it. The show's next episode drops on Sunday, HBO, and HBO Max - don't miss out!
This ' projectile diarrhea' scene is more than just a random gag, right? It's like, the writers are trying to tell us something about the human condition. We're all gonna face our own crap (pun intended) at some point, and this show is saying that even heroes gotta deal with it too 
. But here's the thing... what if it's not just about Dunk? What if it's about the real-life implications of fame and pressure on your body? Like, have you seen all the celebrities lately talking about their mental health and bodily issues? It's like, we're all in this together, but only they want to talk about it 
. I'm not saying it's some kind of conspiracy or anything, but... 
It's amazing how much you can learn from our favorite characters' imperfections. Like, who hasn't had a crappy day and felt like crap too? 
The showrunner got it so right by making Dunk's struggle with self-doubt relatable and real. Let's be real, we've all been there... trying to adult but feeling super uncertain about our own awesomeness 
the show's definitely taking risks and i am here for it 
but at the same time it's kinda relatable you know? like who hasn't had crappy moments where they feel like total losers? i dont think its meant to be funny or embarrassing for dunk tho, more like he's humanizing him and showing how even heroes arent perfect. anyway, im excited for the next ep 
And it's not like they're mocking Martin or the character, but rather showing how even our greatest aspirations can be brought down by our imperfections 
gotta give props to the showrunner for taking risks like that 
season's already looking interesting 
And Martin himself was like "huh?" at first but Parker convinced him to go with it, which is perfect! I'm HOOKED on this show now and can't wait for the next ep 
! I mean, who knew projectile diarrhea could make for such a memorable scene 
. and honestly, who hasn't had an epic fail in their bathroom at some point? so yeah, i'm down for watching Dunk face his struggles (and crappy moments) on screen 
. and yeah martin might've been taken aback by the crappy (pun intended) scene but i think that's what makes it so impactful, it's not about mocking him or his characters, it's about embracing the fact that we're all just a mess of emotions and bodily functions 
