Olivia Cooke's Impulsive Haircut Led to Alicent's Wigs

Olivia Cooke, the actress portraying Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon, has shared insights into the character's evolving hairstyles. For the second season, Cooke donned wigs after a spontaneous decision to cut her hair short led to immediate regret. Previously, during the first season, hair pieces were utilized to subtly alter Cooke's naturally blunt and square hairstyle.

Cooke recounted cutting her hair due to emotional weight, only to regret it instantly, necessitating the creation of a wig for her. Meanwhile, co-star Fabien Frankel, who plays Ser Criston Cole, drew a humorous comparison between Alicent Hightower's elaborate costumes and Princess Fiona from Shrek, noting similarities in color schemes and fantastical elements.

House of the Dragon Season 3 is set to premiere on June 21, at 9 pm on HBO and Max in the United States. The new season will immerse Westeros in an all-out Targaryen civil war, immediately following the conclusion of the Season 2 finale. Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen plans to swiftly capture King's Landing, despite opposition from her war council. Simultaneously, King Regent Aemond Targaryen and the Green Council are preparing a fierce response, deploying the formidable dragon Vhagar.