Emmys: 'Game of Thrones' Showrunners Pick Their Most Rewarding Scene 

Emmys: 'Game of Thrones' Showrunners Pick Their Most Rewarding Scene

David Benioff and D.B. Weiss also offer words of advice for awards show host Jimmy Kimmel: "Try to avoid the C-word if possible. Wrong crowd."

WEISS The "Battle of the Bastards" turned out better than we ever could have expected, thanks to outrageously hard and great work by everyone: Miguel Sapochnik and his team, the cast and the VFX and stunt guys. But in terms of exceeding already high expectations, the opening sequence of the finale may have outstripped it — thanks to the powerful visuals, the artful way in which they were arranged, and to Ramin Djawadi, whose music for that sequence is probably our favorite since the main title theme.

If I was in charge of Emmy seating, I'd put myself next to …

BENIOFF My wife's best friend, Sarah Paulson, so I can give her a big hug when she wins. Because she has to win. Right, Emmy voters? Right?!

If I could convince anyone in the world to give my Emmy speech for me, I'd choose …

WEISS Try to avoid the C-word if possible. Wrong crowd. Maybe it works at the BAFTAs.

Executive producers: David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Bernadette Caulfield, Frank Doelger, Carolyn Strauss

2016 Awards: DGA Award for dramatic series; PGA Award for episodic TV drama; AFI Award for TV program of the year; Art Directors Guild Award for production design; CSA Artios Award for casting; Costume Designers Guild Award

Fun fact: To get the unique sound of the dragon’s roar, the sound designer went to Canada and recorded on a farm with animals, including some bison and moose.

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