The Game Revealed is a seven-part series that takes fans behind the scenes of every episode of Game of Thrones season 7. Each episode can be viewed in full on HBO’s streaming platform HBO NOW. But for those who don’t have that, HBO has been uploading snippets from each episode to its YouTube channel. This week, we get a look at how Rickon Dickon Tarly and his father Randyll were burned to death by Drogon in “Eastwatch,” the fifth episode of the season. Take a look:
Whenever a scene involves people, fire and people on fire, the crack Game of Thrones team is there to ensure that everyone involved comes out alive and well, a process that involves gels, green screens and lots of patience. Stunt coordinator Rowley Irlam is a master. Also, the stuntmen have to wear masks modeled after actors James Faulkner and Tom Hopper, which has to be surreal.
However they do it, the final product looks remarkable:
HBO has also released a clip exploring the moment where Jon Snow gets up close and personal with Drogon the dragon. Watch that here. Next up: a dive into how the team put together “Beyond the Wall.” We can only imagine what they went through to put together that frozen lake sequence.
Next: Seven new roles being cast for Game of Thrones season 8!
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