The Battle of the Gullet in House of the Dragon Season 3 demanded some of the most physically intense preparation in the franchise. Abigail Thorn, who plays Sharako Lohar, revealed to Variety that the cast trained with stunt professionals who had previously doubled for Hollywood superheroes. This unique training ensured the naval clash was staged with blockbuster‑level choreography and authenticity.
Quick read
- Abigail Thorn bulked up with 22–33 pounds of muscle for Season 3.
- Cast trained in sword fighting and boxing with elite stunt teams.
- Trainers had doubled for Captain America, Thor, Deadpool, and Wonder Woman.
Abigail Thorn’s transformation
Before stepping into the role of Sharako Lohar for Season 3, Thorn committed to a rigorous physical transformation. Thorn explained: “As soon as I got the contract for Season 3, I hit the gym. I put on like 10–15 kilos [22–33 pounds] of muscle between seasons, so I guess the ‘Bitchfist’ must have a chest press on it in the hold, and then it was sword fighting and boxing training with the stunt team, and the stunt team have all doubled for superheroes in the past, so the people who trained us to fight were Captain America, Thor, Deadpool and Wonder Woman.” Her preparation highlights the physical demands of portraying Sharako in one of the show’s most ambitious battles.
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Superhero‑level training for Westeros
By working with stunt professionals who had embodied Marvel and DC heroes, the cast elevated their fight choreography to cinematic standards. The Battle of the Gullet was not just a clash of dragons and fleets, but a showcase of endurance and spectacle, designed to rival the most iconic battles in the Game of Thrones universe.
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