Game of Thrones season 7: Two new set locations hint at multiple huge battles

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Filming for season seven of Game of Thrones is well underway in Belfast, various members of the cast having spoken carefully about what is to come.

Intriguingly, Emilia Clarke teased a big battle to come, one very much in the vein of "Hardhome" and "Battle of the Bastards" from the previous two seasons.

Thanks to new reports picked up by Watchers on the Wall, we may have some information regarding two upcoming battles. ** Beware, minor spoilers ahead **

It was previously revealed the production company was hunting for extras in Malpartida de Cáceres, Spain, many of whom would be playing the Unsullied soldiers. There were also numerous calls for horses.

Thanks to a report from Los Siete Reino, we know a large battle will be filmed at Las Breñas, northeast of Los Barruecos National Monument; a location by the sea. The publication claims sources revealed to them that at least one dragon will feature in the battle. For individual scenes featuring fewer cast members, filming is said to be taking place in the aquatic location of Los Barruecos.

A second report by El Periódico Extremadura has also hinted at another battle. Filming is set to take place at Trujillo Castle, the centrepiece of the town of Trujillo which features medieval and renaissance buildings. The outlet claimed over 100 extras are being called in for filming, while the fictional location it represents has yet to be revealed.

So, what does this all hint at? For the first, it would seem Daenerys Targaryen is involved thanks to the dragon; perhaps a battle upon her landing in Westeros? Meanwhile, as noted by Watchers on the Wall, it seems unlikely Trujillo Castle could represent anywhere other than Essos.

Recently, actor Sophie Turned spoke about Game of Thrones while at the Emmys, detailing how season seven will contain numerous deaths.