Surprising Green Screen Photos That Show How Hollywood Actually Works

5. Game Of Thrones

We owe a huge thank you to HBO’s impressive budget, which allowed us to witness the jaw-dropping moment when the wildlings and Jon Snow scaled the Wall in season three of *Game of Thrones*. Two elements in the series clearly demanded green screen magic: the towering Wall and the dragons

While it appears a vertical structure was actually used for the climbing scenes, a closer look reveals the ground might only be around 30 feet below—not the staggering 300 feet we imagined. Isn’t it fascinating how filmmakers blend practical effects with CGI to create such immersive visuals? The Wall’s sheer size and the dragons’ lifelike presence are testaments to the show’s groundbreaking production quality. These details not only highlight the series’ ambition but also remind us why it became a cultural phenomenon. What other behind-the-scenes secrets might be hiding in plain sight?