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Cooke Teases Grim 'House of the Dragon' Season 3
18 Jun
Summary
- Season 3 starts as Westeros hurtles toward civil war.
- Actress Olivia Cooke confirms no dragon-riding scenes for Alicent.
- The first two episodes are described as 'quite mental' and devastating.
The upcoming third season of 'House of the Dragon' is set to commence with the escalating tensions of a civil war in Westeros. Actress Olivia Cooke has shared that the opening episodes will be particularly intense and devastating for viewers.
Cooke also addressed fan desires for her character, Alicent Hightower, to ride a dragon. She confirmed that despite hopes, there has been no development to incorporate such a scene into the narrative, acknowledging it would be difficult to fit logically within Alicent's storyline.
Discussing the emotional toll of her role, Cooke mentioned finding it easier to access difficult emotions while in character than in her personal life. She described the first two episodes of Season 3 as "quite mental" and devastating as the civil war officially begins.
In India, 'House of the Dragon' Season 3 is scheduled to premiere on JioHotstar on June 22, continuing the saga of the Targaryen civil war.
