Taormina Film Festival Opens with 'House of the Dragon' Season 3 Premiere in Ancient Greek Theater
Italy's Taormina Film Festival kicked off Wednesday with a screening of the first episode of HBO's 'House of the Dragon' Season 3 in a 3rd-century B.C. Greek theater in Sicily, attended by 5,000 spectators and cast members including Steve Toussaint and Harry Collett. The premiere marks the Italian leg of the show's global promotional tour following its world premiere in London on June 8. The festival, running through June 14, will feature appearances by major talents including Helen Mirren, Russell Crowe, and Gore Verbinski, with Jane Campion presiding over the jury.
The 72nd Taormina Film Festival opened Wednesday evening with a screening of 'House of the Dragon' Season 3's first episode in the festival's iconic Greek theater, which dates back to the 3rd century B.C. and overlooks Sicily's active Mt. Etna volcano. The event drew 5,000 spectators and featured cast members Steve Toussaint, Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, and Phoebe Campbell, who discussed the show's connection to 'Game of Thrones' and their roles as ancestors to that series' characters. WBD South Europe Managing Director Alessandro Araimo highlighted the symbolic significance of screening the prequel series in such an ancient setting. The festival will continue through June 14 and will host appearances by major industry figures including Helen Mirren, Russell Crowe, Gore Verbinski, and Fernanda Torres, with a jury presided over by acclaimed director Jane Campion.
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Taormina Film Festival Opens With ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Screening in a Greek Theater Dating Back to the 3rd Century B.C.
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