‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Scorches ATX with Fiery First Footage of the ‘Bloodiest Naval Battle Ever’
The upcoming Season 3 of 'House of the Dragon' will feature the highly anticipated Battle of the Gullet, described as the bloodiest naval battle in Westeros history. Showrunner Ryan Condal highlighted the episode's ambitious production, including practical effects and a record-setting number of stunt performers. The battle is expected to be a pivotal moment in the ongoing Targaryen conflict, significantly impacting the storyline.
- ▪The Battle of the Gullet is set to premiere on June 21 as part of 'House of the Dragon' Season 3.
- ▪Showrunner Ryan Condal referred to the episode as 'the craziest episode of television ever made.'
- ▪A behind-the-scenes video revealed that 123 stunt performers were set on fire in a single take, setting a new world record.
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“There’s the time before the Gullet and then there’s the time after the Gullet.” Right now, we’re living in the before, but come June 21 when “House of the Dragon” Season 3 makes its long-awaited return, “Game of Thrones” fans will witness the Battle of the Gullet — a spectacle showrunner Ryan Condal has called “the craziest episode of television ever made” — and cross over to a better place. Condal reiterated his stance Thursday night in Austin, Texas, while taking part in the ATX TV Festival’s opening night panel and first-look presentation.
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