The success of Sport of Thrones and its spinoff sequence centered round the Tagaryens, House of the Dragon, are plain. Whereas manufacturing has been ongoing since the begin of 2024, filming has formally begun, beginning with an iconic battle from George R.R. Martin’s Hearth & Blood e-book, the Battle of the Gullet!
The Sport of Thrones prequel is predicated on Hearth & Blood and tells the story of the Targaryen dynasty throughout a fiery interval of civil warfare.
House of the Dragon has made some departures from the e-book over its two-season run, however some epic occasions will probably be tackled in the upcoming season.
(*3*)House of the Dragon Season 3 Filming Begins With Epic Battle Scene
Manufacturing on Season 3 of House of the Dragon has reportedly begun as of March 21 and a serious sea battle is one of the first scenes in line to be filmed.
As shared by @UnBoxPHD on X, one of the units for House of the Dragon’s new season seems to be for a sea battle, with a big ship seen in building.
This set is probably going for the Battle of the Gullet, which is one of the occasions from Martin’s e-book that’s confirmed for House of the Dragon Season 3.
With House of the Dragon Season 3 manufacturing now starting and the Battle of the Gullet set seemingly constructed, it is probably this will probably be one of the first occasions to be filmed and can characteristic early in the new season.
Different photographs from the House of the Dragon Season 3 set have teased new scenes filmed at King’s Touchdown and in the Pink Maintain.
Showrunner Ryan Condal stored quiet on House of the Dragon’s official manufacturing begin date when requested about it final 12 months, however experiences of filming now commencing line up with the producer’s feedback that it will start in the “first quarter” of 2025. This implies filming ought to be accomplished in late Fall 2025, according to Condal’s estimates.
What’s the Battle of the Gullet?
The Battle of the Gullet is one of the main naval battles that occurred throughout the Targaryen Civil Struggle between the Greens and the Blacks.
As has been in the TV present, House Velaryon (which is allied with Rhaenyra Targaryen and the Blacks) took management of the Gullet and Blackwater Bay – controlling entry to King’s Touchdown – shortly after the begin of the warfare.
To disrupt these plans, Aemond Targaryen suggests they attain out to the Triarchy in the Slender Sea to try to persuade them to maneuver in opposition to their enemy, Prince Daemon (who beat them brutally as seen in Season 1 of House of the Dragon).
In the Season 2 finale of House of the Dragon, Tyland Lannister was seen efficiently recruiting the Triarchy and their chief Admiral Sharako Lohar as allies, and all the armies have been proven mobilizing for warfare.
Because it occurs in Hearth & Blood, the Triarchy divides its ships into two squadrons that enter the Gullet by way of the north and south of Dragonstone. This surprises the Velaryon fleet and Jacaerys mounts Vermax to help them.
At this level, the Triarchy has had expertise combating Daemon and his dragon and is ready for Jace’s assaults. Jace is joined by the three new Dragonriders and so they achieve gaining the higher hand.
Sadly, the battle will not be with out casualties as Vermax is wounded by a crossbow bolt and crashes into the sea. Whereas Jace manages to outlive he’s killed by an opposing crossbowman.
The battle continues all day and into the night time, with one of the squadrons shifting to assault Corlys Velaryon’s dwelling of Driftmark. Finally, nonetheless, the Blacks secured the win, though at the price of 1000’s of lives and a 3rd of the Velaryon fleet.
Sport of Thrones has tackled naval battles earlier than on-screen, with Season 2’s ‘Battle of the Blackwater’ one of the most notable episodes.
With the Battle of the Gullet spanning even bigger (and with extra dragons) than that occasion, it is going to little question make for an thrilling begin to House of the Dragon Season 3.
House of the Dragon Seasons 1-2 can be found on Max.
