Ep.4: Seven (with Director Sarah Adina Smith)

About this episode

Jason and Greta discuss the fourth episode with Director Sarah Adina Smith, focusing on Dunk's battle preparations and his underdog story.

It’s time for a Trial of Seven. Jason and Greta sit down with Director Sarah Adina Smith to discuss the fourth episode, where Dunk prepares for battle. They talk about how Dunk has reached rock bottom, Sarah getting chills on set, and why she relates to Dunk's underdog story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Jason, Greta

Guest: Sarah Adina Smith

Topics covered

• Trial of Seven
• Dunk's underdog story
• battle preparation
• director insights
• set experiences

Keywords

• Trial of Seven
• Dunk
• Sarah Adina Smith
• battle
• underdog story
• Game of Thrones
• HBO

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