Go behind-the-scenes of episode 1 of ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 7, “Dragonstone,” with with showrunners D.B. Weiss and David Benioff; Pilou Asbaek, Lena Headey, and Nikolaj Coster-Waldu; Emilia Clarke, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Peter Dinklage.

Inside the Episode:

Euron’s Proposal:

Pilou Asbaek, Lena Headey, and Nikolaj Coster-Waldu discuss the significance of Euron’s proposal. 

Dany’s Homecoming:

Emilia Clarke, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Peter Dinklage discuss the significance of Dany’s Homecoming.

Official Synopsis:

Jon organizes the defense of the North; Cersei seeks to even the odds; and Daenerys comes home.

Episode 2 was written for television by Bryan Cogman; directed by Mark Mylod.

Returning series regulars on Game of Thrones this season include: Emmy and Golden Globe winner Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister), Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister), Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen), Aidan Gillen (Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish), Kit Harington (Jon Snow), Diana Rigg (Lady Olenna Tyrell), Sophie Turner(Sansa Stark) and Maisie Williams (Arya Stark).

Additional returning series regulars this season include: Alfie Allen (Theon Greyjoy), John Bradley (Samwell Tarly), Gwendoline Christie (Brienne of Tarth), Liam Cunningham (Davos Seaworth), Nathalie Emmanuel (Missandei), Jerome Flynn (Bronn), Iain Glen (Jorah Mormont), Isaac Hempstead Wright (Bran Stark), Conleth Hill (Varys), Kristofer Hivju (Tormund Giantsbane),Hannah Murray (Gilly), Carice van Houten (Melisandre), Indira Varma (Ellaria Sand), Pilou Asbaek(Euron Greyjoy), Rory McCann (Sandor “The Hound” Clegane) and Richard Dormer (Beric Dondarrion).

New cast members for the seventh season include: Jim Broadbent, Tom Hopper, Megan Parkinson and Ed Sheeran.

‘Game of Thrones’ Season 7, Episode 1: “Dragonstone” airs Sunday, July 16th on HBO.