The Pendragon Cycle Production Diary: Epic Battles and Saxon Warriors

Behind the Scenes of The Pendragon Cycle

• 🎬 This production diary covers week two of filming for The Pendragon Cycle, focusing on epic battle scenes.
• ⚔️ The team is building nearly 200 Saxon warriors, described as the show's version of Vikings with long hair, beards, and war paint.

Meadana Gates Battle Sequence

• 💥 The current scene being filmed is the attack on the meadana gates, with Saxon warriors crashing the gates and scaling ladders.
• 🐎 The battle involves a clash between guys on foot and guys on horseback meeting in the middle.
• 🌪️ The fight is characterized by desperation, wide swinging, and chaos.

Filming Challenges and Focus

• ☀️ External conditions like light and weather present significant challenges for filming.
• 🎯 The most challenging aspect is focusing on one shot at a time, keeping your head down and continuing to shoot amidst the complexity.
• ✨ The process involves piecing together many small moments to create a fantastic final scene.

Character and Village Scenes

• 🏕️ The production has been shooting scenes in a bespoke Camry village for the first few episodes.
• 🗡️ A key scene involves Merlin remembering the first time he saw the Sword of Britain wielded by Magnus Maximus.
• 🎭 The depiction of the Celtics includes droopy mustaches and a look that some found reminiscent of Vietnam vets.

Wrapping Up Week Two

• 🌧️ Week two concludes with filming in challenging conditions, including rain and mud, at a great location.
• 🏆 The team credits the best fight choreographer, stunt choreographer, and tough extras for executing the demanding scenes.
• 🎬 Despite the messy, hot, and rainy conditions, the week was a lot of fun and is expected to result in a dynamic and cool sequence.