Forging Game of Thrones with Weapons Master Tommy Dunne

What does it actually take to arm an army of 500 extras, balance a Valyrian steel blade for Jon Snow, or design a weapon that tells a family’s entire 500-year history in a single frame? ⚔️ This week on Once Upon a TV Time, we are pulling back the curtain on the visceral, brutal, and beautiful world-building of Westeros. We are joined by the legendary Tommy Dunne—the Weapons Master responsible for designing, forging, and managing every single weapon, shield, and piece of artillery across all 8 seasons of Game of Thrones. In this behind-the-scenes episode, we explore: 📐 The Weapons Master's Journey: How Tommy got his start in the film industry and what drew him to the craft of weaponry. 📜 From Script to Steel: The intense collaborative relationship between weapons masters and stunt coordinators when building high-end fantasy dramas. 🐺 Forging Westeros: A deep-dive into how Tommy physically brought to life the unique designs of iconic blades like Ice, Needle, Oathkeeper, and Heartsbane. 🫅 Character Extensions: How weapons like Joffrey’s blade were intentionally engineered to tell a story about the character holding them. Whether you're a hardcore A Song of Ice and Fire lore nerd, a film student, or just obsessed with the intricate craft of prestige television, this conversation will completely change how you watch your favorite shows. 💬 LET'S TALK TV: We want to hear from you! If you were stepping onto the battlefield of Westeros, which of Tommy's iconic blades are you taking with you? Cast your vote in the comments! 👇 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE SHOW: Follow Once Upon a TV Time on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay updated on all upcoming episodes, behind-the-scenes trivia, and artisan interviews! Submit Your Favorite Show: Want us to cover a specific high-end drama next? Drop your suggestions in our social media comments! 🎨 CREDITS & LEGAL: Cover art: ⁠Agathe Pompon⁠ Music & Sound Effects: Pixabay Game of Thrones Audio Clips: Copyright HBO (All rights reserved) #GameOfThrones #TommyDunne #WeaponsMaster #BehindTheScenes #OnceUponATVTime #Westeros #PrestigeTV #Filmmaking #JonSnow #AryaStark