Happy Sad Confused HOUSE OF THE DRAGON (Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Fabien Frankel, Tom Glynn-Carney & more)
May 29, 2025
Ryan Condal, the co-creator and showrunner of House of the Dragon, joins executive producer Sara Hess and actor Emma D'Arcy, known for her role as Rhaenyra Targaryen. They discuss the intricate character relationships and emotional depths evolving in the series, particularly between Rhaenyra and Alicent. Behind-the-scenes anecdotes reveal the camaraderie among the cast while tackling production challenges. They also touch on the complexities of adapting George R.R. Martin's narratives and the upcoming season's exciting developments.
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Chamber Drama Anchors Spectacle
- The show's core is a chamber drama wrapped in large-scale spectacle and battles.
- Intimacy in character dynamics earns and enhances the impact of grand action scenes.
Prosthetics Shape Performance
- Tom Glynn-Carney's character faces a grueling prosthetic process for transformation.
- The physical constraints helped him embody the character's altered state authentically.
Silence Captures Grief's Depth
- Grief is sometimes best depicted through silence and non-verbal expression.
- Language can break down around profound loss, reflecting true bereavement experience.