{"id":255483,"date":"2026-08-03T16:28:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T16:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/03\/house-of-the-dragon-behind-the-scenes\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T16:28:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T16:28:16","slug":"house-of-the-dragon-behind-the-scenes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/03\/house-of-the-dragon-behind-the-scenes\/","title":{"rendered":"House of the Dragon &#8211; behind the scenes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/l.lj-toys.com\/?auth_token=sessionless%3A1785812400%3Aembedcontent%3A3616053%262185656%26%26%26youtube%26YtHU5REFy2o%3A0155f47ee463d7dd9631be13781c579eddbdf81a&amp;journalid=3616053&amp;source=youtube&amp;moduleid=2185656&amp;vid=YtHU5REFy2o&amp;preview=&amp;noads=\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"lj_embedcontent\" allowfullscreen=\"\" name=\"embed_3616053_2185656\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Emmy-winning costume designer Caroline McCall reveals how the show&#8217;s unforgettable costumes come to life. From the intricate gowns of Queen Rhaenyra and Alicent Hightower to the battle-ready armor worn by Daemon and Aemond Targaryen, McCall breaks down the design and craftsmanship behind the 1,000 costumes created for each episode. She also takes us inside the costume workshops\u2014from embroidery, leatherwork, jewelry and chain mail to the armory, where real swords are forged by blacksmiths and historically accurate armor is etched and distressed for battle.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/l.lj-toys.com\/?auth_token=sessionless%3A1785812400%3Aembedcontent%3A3616053%262185657%26%26%26youtube%26cagQ7pqkTK8%3Af64fabd7c7550baf1ad0ccbe084625dfa7bddf73&amp;journalid=3616053&amp;moduleid=2185657&amp;source=youtube&amp;vid=cagQ7pqkTK8&amp;preview=&amp;noads=\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"lj_embedcontent\" allowfullscreen=\"\" name=\"embed_3616053_2185657\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>3&#215;7 behind the scenes: Ryan Condal, Emma D\u2019Arcy (Rhaenyra Targaryen), Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), Tom Glynn-Carney (Aegon Targaryen), and more go in-depth into the massive scale and fiery effects that went into creating 3&#215;7. Cast and crew discuss the elaborate CGI and on-the-ground production needed to film an epic dragon altercation, the meticulous planning behind setting twenty-three stuntmen on fire, and the unwavering dedication Tom put into portraying Aegon\u2019s most powerful on-screen moment. <\/p>\n<p><a name=\"cutid1\"\/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/l.lj-toys.com\/?auth_token=sessionless%3A1785812400%3Aembedcontent%3A3616053%262185658%26%26%26youtube%269QexJZTk6AU%3A5e9b5c0abcf995c8667c5c7bcfdbb6f46ffd4467&amp;journalid=3616053&amp;source=youtube&amp;moduleid=2185658&amp;preview=&amp;noads=&amp;vid=9QexJZTk6AU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"lj_embedcontent\" allowfullscreen=\"\" name=\"embed_3616053_2185658\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>3&#215;7 inside the episode: Ryan Condal, Emma D\u2019Arcy (Rhaenyra Targaryen), Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), James Norton (Lord Ormund Hightower), Ewan Mitchell (Aemond Targaryen), and Steve Toussaint (Lord Corlys Velaryon) discuss Daemon\u2019s struggle to balance his loyalties, Alicent\u2019s ill-intentioned reunion with Aemond in Harrenhal, and Aegon\u2019s redemption-turned-rebirth.  <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/l.lj-toys.com\/?auth_token=sessionless%3A1785812400%3Aembedcontent%3A3616053%262185659%26%26%26youtube%26zF2af8-U7BI%3Adedce29fca88bf6d704417b05827f6da45da0132&amp;source=youtube&amp;moduleid=2185659&amp;journalid=3616053&amp;noads=&amp;preview=&amp;vid=zF2af8-U7BI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"lj_embedcontent\" allowfullscreen=\"\" name=\"embed_3616053_2185659\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>3&#215;7 podcast: Tom Glynn-Carney (King Aegon Targaryen) and Matthew Needham (Lord Larys Strong) talk about Aegon and Larys\u2019 journey this season. Executive Producer Philippa Goslett and Co-Producer Zenzele discuss awkward family dinners, Rhaenyra\u2019s relationship with Mysaria and Daemon, and how power corrupts. <a name=\"cutid1-end\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YtHU5REFy2o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cagQ7pqkTK8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9QexJZTk6AU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zF2af8-U7BI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com\/132676696.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Emmy-winning costume designer Caroline McCall reveals how the show&#8217;s unforgettable costumes come to life. From the intricate gowns of Queen Rhaenyra and Alicent Hightower to the battle-ready armor worn by Daemon and Aemond Targaryen, McCall breaks down the design and craftsmanship behind the 1,000 costumes created for each episode. 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