In an interview with Variety, actress Emily Carey, who played the younger version of Alicent on House of the Dragon, commented on Rhaenyra’s betrayal of her character on the show.
“She’s going through so many emotions at once. It’s a mix of feelings. These are things that connect. Alicent showed Rhaenyra her emotional vulnerability and let her see a part of herself that she doesn’t show to anyone else.”
“Alicent is totally focused on her duty. It’s always about what’s her duty and what’s on her heart.”
“I’m glad I showed her how she became this fearless woman. I think the scene is a big turning point in the series.”
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The screenplay and production of The house of the dragon under the responsibility of George RR Martin and Ryan Condal.
Paddy Considine (Lightning) as King Viserys Targaryen, MattSmith (Doctor Who) as Prince Daemon Targaryen, Olivia Cook (Player #1) as Alicent Hightower and Emma D’Arcy (Truth Seekers) and Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen are in the main cast.
based on the book Fire & Bloodthe series serves as a spinoff from Game of Thrones which tells the story of the civil war sparked by the dispute over the Iron Throne, better known as the Dance of the Dragons.
Set over 200 years before the events of the original series, we follow the civil war that unfolds as halfbrothers Aegon II and Rhaenyra fight for the throne after the death of their father Viserys I.
Rhaenyra is the eldest daughter, however Aegon is the son of a second marriage, leading to growing tensions between two Targaryen clans over who has the true right to the throne.
As detailed in the main series, by the time the Targaryen family ruled the Seven Kingdoms, the house was known for its imposing dragons, which like the family had become virtually extinct after the internal conflict.