Bill Ward, best known for playing the villainous Charlie Stubbs on Coronation Street, has joined the cast of the Game of Thrones spin-off A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. The actor appears as Ser Donnel of Duskendale, a member of Daeron II's Kingsguard, in the prequel series.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premiered on Sky and NOW on January 18, 2026, and has already been renewed for a second season. The series, which follows the adventures of Dunk and Egg, boasts a 95 per cent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Ward's character made his debut in the episode titled Hard Salt Beef. Fans of the soap star are hopeful to see more of him as the series continues to air weekly.
After leaving Coronation Street in 2007, Ward went on to appear in Emmerdale as James Barton and in the Netflix series After Life as Simon. He has also taken on roles in theatre and film, including productions of The Full Monty and The Shawshank Redemption.
