House of the Dragon‘s James Norton defends the show amid AI accusations. The star addressed claims that the show used AI in an interview, dismissing the rumors by saying, “Even the heads of the Dragons are real.”
James Norton says House of the Dragon relies on real craftsmanship
The Game of Thrones spin-off show, House of the Dragon, received criticism for using AI after an AI-generated poster was released to let viewers pick a side in the Targaryen war. The accusations also raised questions about whether the show used AI for its visual effects and other fantastical elements.
However, James Norton debunked these claims in an interview with the Table Manners podcast. The actor said, “In the world of AI… shows like House of the Dragon really [do] stand for something important because so much of what you see is actually real. Even the heads of the dragons are real,” when asked if AI was involved (via Digital Spy).
Acknowledging that AI could play a role somewhere in the production process, Norton added, “What you’re watching is a single head moving like the dragon with the wings, and then the body isn’t there, and behind them is this enormous blue screen. Then later on, special effects are added in. But it’s not AI… I mean, there’ll be AI involved.”
Norton also spoke about CGI being involved and gave the hosts an insight into what it was like to be on set around the people involved in the show. In a world of AI, he called the experience “really humbling and encouraging.”
James plays the character Lord Ormund Hightower in the Game of Thrones spin-off show. The show focuses on the mighty Targaryen dynasty at the height of its power. Seasons 1 and 2 are currently airing on HBO.
The show’s third season will premiere on the streamer on June 21, 2026. A fourth season is in development, slated to release in 2028.
Originally reported by Christie D’Silva on ComingSoon.net.
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