THE NEW season of House of the Dragon will air on HBO Max in the UK tomorrow (June 22). It received production funding support from Creative Wales – part of the Welsh Government that supports the creative industries in Wales – and is expected to generate more than £6.7 million for the Welsh economy.
The smash-hit drama returned to film its third season in North Wales; using several of the region’s stunning locations including Beaumaris Pier (Anglesey), Craig Yr Undeb (Union Rock, Gwynedd) and Ffynnon Llugwy in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park last year – bringing with it investment, employment and training opportunities to the local area.
Creative Wales production funding and the nation’s strong offer as a filming destination helped secure the shoot in Wales for a third season, having shot season two in Wales the previous year. The production created valuable skills-building and employment opportunities, including 12 paid entry-level placements across departments including Costume, Set Decoration and Props, Camera and Sound.
A further five crew members received upskilling opportunities, while six participants gained experience through the First Break shadowing scheme delivered by Sgil Cymru and Warner Bros. Crew HQ trainee programme, working across a variety of production departments. Welsh language lessons were also offered for all crew members.
Cabinet Secretary for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy, Adam Price, said: “House of the Dragon is one of the most successful TV series in the world, and I’m delighted that HBO chose to return to Wales to shoot its third season.
“The production funding support from Creative Wales has created meaningful opportunities for both skills development and employment in the region.
“It’s also nurturing talent, strengthening local supply chains, and building a sustainable pipeline of creative professionals for the future.
“Productions of this scale leave a lasting legacy that continues long after filming ends. House of the Dragon has, once again, showcased the breathtaking landscapes of North Wales to a global audience, reinforcing our nation’s growing reputation as a world-class destination to create content that excites audiences.”
