#ThePendragonCycle

Behind-the-scenes during week 7 of the production of The Pendragon Cycle. Join the cast and crew as they face the challenges and triumphs of filming amidst hurricane winds, harsh weather, and the stunning landscapes of Italy. The Pendragon Cycle is coming exclusively to DailyWire+ in 2024. #ThePendragonCycle

[@Nicknack285]

Holy cow! ;) I totally forgot about the bulls from the first book! It looks like you are being incredibly faithful to the source material! I am beyond excited now!

[@Nuneven]

I can't believe it, I was sure they'd have to cut that part for budget reasons. I'm STOKED!

[@obadijahparks]

The bulls were on their way to good ranchers anyway. ​@@Nuneven

[@Son-of-Gondor]

Holy *cow* . . . I see what you did there.

[@Nuneven]

@@obadijahparks LOL, product placement😂

[@chubbbubb6870]

So is DW banning commenter who don't support the war in Israel?

[@RH-fh1rn]

Brilliant idea putting out these production diary episodes before the show airs! They're getting us all very excited about it. It looks amazing!

[@marlena.]

Yea It does! I'd love to watch it. Sadly you need a credit card to subscribe to them and credit cards are not really a thing in my country😅

[@marlena.]

@@gintama5089 Right?! I'd probably have to watch it on some low quality "not quit legal" website

[@amberdefere5521]

Every production diary has me more and more hyped for this series!! Just recently started the books too- great source material! It seems like y'all are really doing the series justice❤️

[@Dave-te5bs]

It just sucks that no one is talking about it. The only people who are talking about it are the Daily Wire. I wonder why?

[@amberdefere5521]

@@Dave-te5bs True! The Christian/Traditional-Values element probably scares away the mainstream.... Still making my way through the book series, but I can already tell it deserves WAY more attention than it gets. Sad to think I wouldn't have even heard of it if it wasn't for The Daily Wire... hopefully once the show comes out it'll bring in a whole new, larger fanbase to appreciate this story! There's definitely a large audience for shows about Arthurian legend.

[@Threesixnine604]

Despite the weather…. That location!!!! 😍 looks like so much fun; can’t wait to see this

[@juliebaskinger]

This will be a stunning series! Well done, Daily Wire!

[@OcarinaSapphr-]

Every time I tune in for these- I'm **so** impressed with the beauty that are the choices of filming locations - it would be hard to _not_ be in awe of the majesty of the environment you find yourself in- when you aren't on some green-screened backlot, soundstage, or someone's weekender- with the promise that, 'the CGI will render it more impressive'...

[@rpgadventurer32]

Incredible! I'm also happy that Italy gets to play such a significant part of this production. It's one of the most beautiful and culturally rich countries on the planet.

[@alman6581]

Nearly as beautiful as Wales itself

[@nicolettastrada5976]

@@alman6581yes nearly😂😂😂😂

[@rpgadventurer32]

@@alman6581 Well, Italy has far more diverse landscapes than what you see here in Abruzzo. The most beautiful landscapes in Italy are in the Northern regions and the Alps.

[@alman6581]

@@rpgadventurer32 totally agree. Beautiful country, and I see something new each time I visit.

[@thesoldier1116]

I'm really touched to see that my region Abruzzo is appearing increasingly more on Tv for his natural set. Given the facts that it is quite unknown for most foreigners im glad it is used. I would add that the specific part where they are producing this film is a natural park where bears and other species live peacefullly in this area. Now ill surely watch the show

[@kp9894]

OH MY GOSH. I am just astounded by the beauty of Italy's landscape. The locatioms are seriously giving me LOTR vibes, and the way the hills are so large and vast in reality is really something to behold. I honestly hope this show would get a lot of advertisements by the time it comes out. I can't believe the dedication put into this show, it's just amazing! 👏👏👏 So excited for the action stunts in the next productiom diary!

[@xJessiGirlProx]

Sooo excited to see this. I’ve never read the book but I’ve always loved anything Arthur/Merlin related, and the production quality of this already blowssss me away

[@Rosefire]

I'm amazed and impressed they built the bull arena. Not sure what the budget is for this series but that must've cost money and time to shoot in such distinct locations and use real effects as much as possible instead of CGI everywhere. To see film creators and actors struggling outside in erratic harsh weather all to get the best out of their scenes reminds me of what Critical Drinker said about the hard work and dangers put into Jackson's LOTR trilogy. You can tell when stories have been crafted with passion and dedication.

[@Joellllllllll]

The scene they’re hinting at in Rome has me very excited. Such an epic part of the books, I don’t even want to spoil it here.

[@wilhelmbuzzkyll]

I hope most people read the books before watching this, but either way it looks like the show will be close to the source material.

[@Joellllllllll]

@@wilhelmbuzzkyllI think if the series does well it will convince more people to read the books who haven’t. How many have read Lord of the Rings that wouldn’t have without being introduced through the movies? I’m already envisioning Charis’ scene with the huge bull. I hope it turns out as epic as it was in the books. And the way that plays into her as a character, with her failing relationship with her father at the time. It’s so good.

[@KalebTillman]

@@wilhelmbuzzkyll I have been reading it and I'm very excited to see it come to life. It's excellent.

[@justaww4518]

DailyWire+ has been delivering some really good stuff recently like LadyBallers. And i can't wait for The Pendragon Cycle and of course Snow White!

[@jaymullinix7425]

Words of sufficient import do not exist to express my thanks to the Daily Wire and Jeremy Boreing for what it appears they are creating with this. I discovered Lawhead’s books over the 2000-01 winter break in college. I churned through his entire catalogue to that point over the next semester, neglecting probably far too many study sessions along the way. The impact his books have had on my life has been seismic. As but one example, a decade ago we became Eastern Orthodox and while neither Lawhead nor his books have an Orthodox perspective I genuinely don’t think that massive event in our family happens without my encountering Lawhead’s books and the seeds they laid down. Over the years I’ve read most of his fiction series multiple times, Pendragon something like 7 times. In the early years of our marriage I read most of his novels aloud to my wife. I still recall how hard she wept at the close of Albion, her saying it was one of the most sad and beautiful and perfect story endings she’d ever heard. I couldn’t wait to introduce each of our kids to his books. Our two daughters - 18 and 16 - have read nearly all of them and our son, 13, is in his first pass through Pendragon right now. We look forward to watching every new production diary video together. My girls literally squealed with glee when they saw the bulls and bull ring on this one! I have longed for years to see Lawhead’s work brought to film - for this series most of all. When I listen to Jeremy talk about this project or read what he’s said about it I recognize his passion. I love seeing it. I’m grateful that this project is in the hands of someone with a true love for these tales. I cannot wait to see the finished product. May the Swift Sure Hand bless and prosper what is being created. Many many many thanks.

[@ninjagamer1359]

This was touching to read! I hope they do it justice for you and your sweet family’s sake

[@marlena.]

I just started reading them, they were never translated into my language though so getting through them is a bit of a though read for me. Do you know if there are audiobooks of them somewhere? Would be alot easier😉

[@JW_______]

​@@marlena.There are audio books of the Pendragon Cycle and other Stephen R. Lawhead books, created by Blackstone Audio, available on Audible (behind a subscription paywall unfortunately)

[@marlena.]

@@JW_______ thank you!!

[@angelalemos9811]

I love how this video came much quicker. The conditions seemed hellish. I can't wait to see what that scene will be. I heard people saying it was related to the bull dancing

[@abcun17]

Amazing vistas, incredible natural beauty. No amount of CGI, Volume (StageCraft) footage or fancy sound stages and studio backlots can equal this and actual locations in general. Great production vlog! Good luck and all the best with the remainder of the production. Or as they say, break a leg!

[@justaww4518]

And they don't need 200 millions $ budget!

[@nickynicks_]

I love these production diaries and I’m always excited for the next one!

[@Ivywalls]

The actors and crew are doing such a good job. I am excited to see them in other things.

[@justaww4518]

Same here!

[@itsmebochaberi]

One day as a Kenyan I pray to be able to afford the daily wire and watch these good films

[@MadPutz]

They have half-off annual subscription sales every now and then. Good luck to your efforts in business!

[@amandajacks3795]

There are other platforms that you can watch this besides daily wire

[@Nuneven]

@@amandajacks3795 There really aren't :/

[@verdaniacreator]

Yay!! They are doing the bulls!!!

[@AnyWayICan]

Amazing! They're actually going to shoot the bull dancers. I just finished reading the book and I assumed they'd just gloss over that part because it would be difficult to do on their budget. Hope it worked out well!

[@Azgara7h]

Can't wait! I already bought a set of The Pendragon Cycle, but had a real hard time finding them! Had to buy a lot of used copies. Hopefully DW will be able to help put the books back into production...

[@TheAuthoress5784]

You should totally read them! As soon as I heard about the DW making this show I picked up the books, and they're marvelous! There are audiobooks on audible, if you'd prefer to listen. Really great series, my favorite, and I've read a LOT of books lol.

[@annahitch0]

I am so impatient for this show

[@LisaGrimm-LG]

I started reading the book because of those production diaries, and seeing something I recognize already (albeit it's only teased here) made me giggle like a little girl)

[@nickynicks_]

Since the proction diairies started coming out I’ve been wanting to read the books too! But I haven’t been able to acquire them, money’s thin right now and in the small town I live in (in Mexico) there aren’t many options in the public library to begin with much American fiction books😔 I hope you’re enjoying the series and that’s it’s a great read so far

[@ab5olut3zero95]

@@nickynicks_i found em on Amazon for about $5 apiece for the first two n picked em up soon as I heard about this. Try looking for used copies there maybe?

[@LisaGrimm-LG]

@@nickynicks_ I'm not in US myself, and getting the first book in paper version is complicated, so I got it on Audible (if you never used it, they might have the "first month is free" trial thing, and they'll give you 1 or 2 credits to get the audiobook with, that's how I got the book)

[@KalebTillman]

I was sitting here thinking "Surely they won't be able to pull off the bull dances, they'll probably skip that." Glad I was wrong.

[@Hawks438]

I know right especially using practical effects... I can't wait to see what they are able to do with it

[@ninjagamer1359]

Such incredibly beautiful locations. Hope they were worth the troublesome weather!

[@faithcritchfield1066]

I am so pumped for this show! This truly is the return to great quality entertainment! Thank you DailyWire+!!

[@miguel.alcobia]

I'm loving see the production and the evolution of the show.

[@shalifi7774]

As a fan of arthurian legend i cant wait. The Stones of Power by David Gemmell is a good book i read as a kid that is inspired by it as well.

[@hdeditor]

Just beautiful. The mountains of northern Italy are just one of the most beautiful regions in the world. It'll be epic!

[@intersezioni]

in this video they are in central Italy

[@danielles1491]

I'm so excited for the epic scene they're hinting at in Rome. I never read the books so I'm hoping to be very suprised.

[@wastelandsniper789]

I won't spoil it for you, but if they pull it off, it'll look absolutely amazing.

[@PianoMyHeart]

6:33 that is the manliness makeup artist i have ever seen

[@three2267]

I love this film diary series!

[@jaimymetts]

This looks absolutely amazing!

[@VigilantErik]

Bravo to the location scouts who found such epic places!

[@GwaihirScout]

I'm so glad to see the bull dancing is in! You said so little about Atlantis in the beginning that I was worried you didn't have the budget and were going to skip that part.

[@thecollegiate100]

Excitement for this show is next level i am eagerly waiting to watch

[@SaraKkkkkkkk]

I was waiting for the bull dancing!! And hoping you weren't leaving it out. Happy to see you didn't!!

[@ManuelOmarAlvarezReyes-vh5ey]

Cada vez más emocionado.✌😎

[@scottybreuer]

The production value continues to astound. And don't be afraid to put the actors through their paces! I don't want to see anyone get hurt of course, but uncomfortable artists make the best art.

[@crisemm5207]

Can't wait to see it, it looks amazing already!! ❤

[@GreenBean_613]

It’s reminding me of lord of the rings cinematography and I’m so here for it

[@obadijahparks]

2:57 the wind watch needs to be an ongoing series.

[@Geronimo_Jehoshaphat]

Wind, rain, fog & dust is God giving you priceless atmosphere!

[@user-ch1yi5er9k]

I can't wait to watch the final product, looks amazing

[@Adventurist]

I met you guys there, I was filming a road trip movie in collab with Mazda and wanted to go to the Campo Imperatore Hotel but your trucks and actors were in the way lol. The crew was so nice to let me through, even told me some stuff about the show. Great to see what it is shaping up to be. Best of luck!

[@alishadegroot9100]

I've been so sad now that these have paused coming out. These diaries have been so cool to see. Can't wait to see more (and the series when it's done).

[@MyahnaLynn]

I can't wait to see this!

[@smcten05]

I wondered if you would do the bull dancing. That will be incredible!

[@meleebrawler6462]

Well, this has been a pleasant birthday surprise.

[@loreman7267]

Happy happy!

[@breezymango4113]

Happy Birthday!🥳

[@Hawks438]

Happy Christmas birthday to you

[@ab5olut3zero95]

Happy birthday and Merry Christmas!

[@bobgrace2792]

Can't wait to see it.

[@walkerwhited]

Jesse V Johnson directing is exciting, great choice

[@ChismTuggle]

Getting some serious PJ LOTR vibes from this. Well Done.

[@christaleigh2775]

I’m SO excited for this!!! I bought the first book in preparation. However, it’s difficult to track down books 2-4😅

[@hollyrorienetwork]

Awesome sauce! Woot! Woot! Shine on Superstars!

[@breezymango4113]

I kind of wanted to see more of what the cast thought or of the location. The landscape is amazing!

[@Ivywalls]

I can't wait 💕!

[@lailadawn8122]

Gosh this looks SO good!

[@sanautin]

I'm so excited for this series!

[@jeffreywilliams8927]

I'm very excited for this series!! And for Snow White!!

[@ashphillips909]

Coming from a Welshman, I wish you would have actually filmed in Wales!

[@MadPutz]

Unfortunately the UK may be a lot more expensive, both for goods cost reasons and film production regulations/taxes.

[@scottybreuer]

Sometimes, you gotta go where the wallet tells you to go.

[@nicolettastrada5976]

@@scottybreuercoming to Italy for the Wallet?? Good to know

[@the.internet.guy.]

Bro is probably still rolling down that Hill.

[@Video81501]

This looks so beautiful!

[@satantaescandon9277]

I cant wait!!!!

[@xtinalee1466]

This looks amazing! ❤

[@jahzielperalta484]

Thanks for using real animals, they are better than cgi

[@thebram]

Dude, I am really excited about this show.

[@sarathomas8499]

Ughhhhh when it is coming out? I'VE BEEN WAITING. I'm extremely excited for 2 things: The Pendragon Cycle and Superman Legacy

[@Manedwolf2]

I am curious has Stephen R Lawhead visited the filming sets?

[@sphinx.1751]

Love it

[@jasonbecker3319]

Sweet!

[@TheAuthoress5784]

So.... it's been three weeks since this video...

[@SteelCreed]

Yeah, they have us on pins and needles waiting for Diary #8

[@enthos38]

Neato! 🎥

[@myman8278]

6:09 Do you have to slap the actors to get the scar molds on their faces? Lmao

[@shadowslayer9988]

This reminds me of the original lord of the rings trilogy where they used pratical effects amd actual real life locations.

[@rpgadventurer32]

That's how Hollywood used to work, with real locations and practical effects. There's an overuse of CGI in many of the current major productions.

[@GnaashMeePls]

How do you get to be in daily wire movies? That is a dream of mine lol would love to work with the whole team

[@marlonmoncrieffe0728]

Move to Nashville, Tennessee.

[@GnaashMeePls]

@marlonmoncrieffe0728 I'm already in Tennessee, not too far. Is it on their website or something do you know the link?

[@marlonmoncrieffe0728]

Now you just have to find auditions, @@GnaashMeePls . Maybe go to a talent agency? Do you have acting training and/or experience?

[@darian2464]

These production diaries are really wonderful! I'm so excited for the show! One question: is there ever gonna be an 8th production diary?

[@sebastianhernandez5281]

El contenido está subtitulado o doblado al español?

[@JW_______]

When's the next productuon video coming out?

[@VoltekCastles]

I second this question

[@mabelmartian]

I wish there was a way I could debate some of you guys at DailyWire cause as an Aspie, I a lot of interesting perspectives on todays political hassles.

[@user-ib3kb1fd1c]

🔥❤️

[@thomasjorge4734]

Matt Walsh as the Grand Inquisitor?

[@bretticus6722]

If possible they should get Patty Gurdy to do some music on this she would fit Perfecty👍

[@elizabethcoutts5203]

My sister in Australia took the plunge and joined DW only to find out that it doesn’t include the kids channel and movies. She was so disappointed. She joined thinking she’d be able to watch Lady Ballers and Sleeping Beauty. She was wrong. Will this change for the Aussie audience soon?

[@Nuneven]

If she joined Daily Wire, all of that stuff you mentioned should be included. Unless maybe she just got the Reader's Pass tier membership, which doesn't include most of their video content? I'd look into it more, maybe she needs to upgrade to an Insider membership, which is what I have and includes almost their videos except some live streams.

[@braianrobinson1417]

Have approximate launch date?

[@rood_m]

👍👍👍😃

[@ZoeyZarian]

DW could seriously make some epic cartoons. Like a cinematic universe for their animations, some Avatar The Last Airbender anime and also PLEASE BRING BACK 2D 😫

[@Nuneven]

They are in fact releasing an adult cartoon show next year (looks to be a comedy in the vein of King of the Hill, etc.) And they have a few decent kids' cartoons on Bentkey (their show Runes is probably the closest to what you're thinking of. My kids adore Avatar, and they like Runes a lot.)

[@ZoeyZarian]

@@Nuneven I think I saw the trailer for the adult cartoon. I have seen an episode of Runes, it's really good. Making a cinematic animation universe would be such an epic thing to do and It would build a fanbase, like Marvel

[@tessaparis6223]

Genuine question, why can’t they shoot in Wales? Will they not let them? Or is the weather too unpredictable?

[@rpgadventurer32]

Budget or regulations. One or the other, or perhaps both.

[@JmannTW]

Imagine filming on nature in 2023? Am i right, Disney??? 😅

[@yossariandunbar2829]

This looks great. I'm a bit disappointed filming wasn't done in Wales mind you...in fact, why wasn't filming done in Wales?

[@taffy916]

I was thinking the same thing especially when it was mentioned that its looks the most like Wales outside of Wales so why not shoot where the film is supposed to be based

[@chryssesandchaos]

Was wondering about that too, but it could be the tax is higher in Wales?

[@keziaburrows3554]

There are pros and cons of filming on-location, a few being time/budget constraints (getting cast/crew/equipment in one place quickly and efficiently), noise pollution (especially near cities/roads), and permits/permissions to shoot in the first place.

[@__keys]

Im sure they just went for the budget version cause they hate Wales bruv

[@joelt2002]

Probably more expensive. Though they should have mentioned that in this diary.

[@MrFishing4u]

Are those humpback or blue Whales?

[@YouTubeCensorsFreeSpeech]

What movie making is truly about

[@danieldarby9953]

Is Bentkey Banned in Canada? I can't access it.

[@rpgadventurer32]

No, it's only available in the US. They need to work on their communications because it's all over their place as far as when things are coming out, where is it available etc. This show is going to be on DW+, not Bentkey.

[@danieldarby9953]

@@rpgadventurer32 thanks for the clarification.

[@kingerty5574]

This looks like it could be the best thing Daily Wire has done! I hope Daily Wire can get the rights to Sword Of Truth. Would make a great addition with Goodkind's libertarian vaules.

[@hello_nice_to_meet_you555]

Hi... do u know when this will come out?

[@rpgadventurer32]

Next year.

[@hello_nice_to_meet_you555]

@@rpgadventurer32 thx...

[@Maverick1.]

What’s wrong with the real Wales??? Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿!!

[@rpgadventurer32]

Nothing is wrong with it, it's likely due to budget/regulations related reasons.

[@nicolettastrada5976]

Gran Sasso is a greaaaaat place

[@Wumboo2000]

Please release your snow white world wide so we can see you quadruple the worldwide box office sales over Disney's snow white

[@mikestacyemett5914]

What stopped you from filming in Wales?

[@dognose8518]

how much is brett in this? i think imdb said shes in only one episode

[@Nuneven]

Her character is pivotal, but she probably won't have a ton of screen time, given how much of the story they're apparently spanning in this first season.

[@dognose8518]

@@Nuneven i cant tell. are they doing the whole book series in one season? or doing a book a season

[@Nuneven]

@dognose8518 Based on all these production diaries, I've only seen scenes from the first 2 books, so I think they're just covering Taliesin and most or all of Merlin. And Brett's character is only in part of the second book, Merlin, so I wouldn't be surprised if she's only in one or two episodes.

[@Dave-te5bs]

So why Italy? And not wales?