Thank goodness Olivia Cooke didn’t take the original note that her character should come across as a medieval woman for Trump.
When the British actor took over the role as Alicent Hightower in HBO’s House of the Dragon, she focused on how she’s coming from “a place of undying love and protection for her children.” Here, the actress reflects on her first season of the drama and how folks shouldn’t assume she’s a straight-up bad woman. DEADLINE It was a bummer not to see you in the finale.
But I guess Alicent did her damage in episode 9? OLIVIA COOKE She did, unfortunately. I think that was enough of Alicent for the season. So many fans were puzzled that Princess Rhaenys didn’t burn you to death at the end of episode 9.
Why do you think you and your son were spared? COOKE I think she ultimately recognized a mother trying to protect her children, which is exactly what Rhaenys would do.
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