Dragon House: How Episode 2’s Most Memorable Scene Was Made

Warning, spoilers! This article reviews the plot of House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 2. If you haven’t seen it yet and don’t want to know what it’s all about, read no further.

Season 2 of House of the Dragon is in full swing after the first episode with a bloody finale that was announced months ago. The Game of Thrones spin-off offers fans an intense and heartwarming new moment in the duel between twin brothers Sir Eric and Sir Eric Cargill, played by Elliott and Luke Titensor. Let’s go back behind the scenes of this deadly fight scene.

A shared passion for Westeros and rigorous training for a duel

Elliott and Luke Titensor aren’t just actors in the world of George RR Martin. “We are absolute fans of this series– confides Elliott, –And we didn’t hesitate for a second when we were asked to play these characters.“For both actors, playing the Cargill brothers was a unique opportunity to step into a world that has long fascinated them and which has brought them to the international stage since Shameless or Emmerdale.

Even if this duel is already written by George Martin Fire and bloodThe announcement of the fratricidal duel came as a shock to both the actors. “We were surprised by the tragic ending and the confrontation between the two brothers,– admits Luke. But this shock quickly gave way to intense preparation.We had to practice in sequence, for a total of 16 repetitions, lasting almost two hours each time, in order for me to correctly remember all the blows that were given.“

“It was an epic workout with the entire stunt teamLuke recalls In the end we became two war machines ready for this highly emotional final showdown.“The scene took three days to shoot, capturing every angle necessary for director Claire Kilner to capture all the intensity and emotion of the duel on screen.

Actors faithful to their characters

Despite the ferocity of the on-screen fight, Elliot and Luke’s relationship thankfully remains intact in reality. “We are still close and live together under one roof.“, confides Elliott. However, the two actors did not come out of this duel unscathed. Elliott recalls a hard blow to the left elbow that shook him, and Luke, despite several bruises, survived relatively unscathed thanks to adrenaline.

Claire Kilner’s direction was instrumental in guiding the cast. They were able to build on in-depth discussions about their characters’ pasts and the inner conflict that drives them. “Claire is someone who knew how to guide us on an emotional level” says Elliott, allowing the actors to understand and convey the full complexity of their characters.

The differences between Sir Eric and Sir Eric are not limited to their loyalties. “Both are warriors who serve their side and have an impeccable sense of honorLuke explains.But they disagree on who should be the ruler of the kingdom, which inevitably leads them to a fight to the death.“

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