Crafting the Battle of the Gullet (with Director Loni Peristere)

About this episode

The episode explores the making of the Battle of the Gullet with insights from Director Loni Peristere and features a panel discussion from the ATX TV Festival.

In a special bonus episode made possible by Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business, Jason and Greta go behind the scenes of the season 3 premiere and how the Battle of the Gullet was brought to the screen. First, they talk with Director Loni Peristere about that epic battle and the importance of balancing visual effects and character to pull it off. Then, they share exclusive footage from a panel at the ATX TV Festival in Austin Texas, featuring Co-Creator and Showrunner Ryan Condal and cast members Steve Toussaint (Lord Corlys Velaryon), Harry Collett (Prince Jacaerys Velaryon), Bethany Antonia (Lady Baela Targaryen), and Abubakar Salim (Alyn of Hull). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Jason, Greta

Guest: Loni Peristere

Topics covered

• Battle of the Gullet
• visual effects
• character development
• behind the scenes
• ATX TV Festival

Keywords

• Game of Thrones
• Battle of the Gullet
• Loni Peristere
• visual effects
• ATX TV Festival

Sponsors

Chase Sapphire Reserve

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HBO

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