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S0 E80: The House That Dragons Built S3 E7

Producing House of the Dragon requires pulling off the impossible. Co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal, Emma D’Arcy (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 Season 3, Episode 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’s most powerful on-screen moment.

Air date	Aug 2, 2026