'I prepared myself for the release in every way I thought I could, and then it released and I was like, 'Wow, I was so not prepared for that.' There’s no YouTube tutorial.' HouseoftheDragons star TheEmilyCarey talks taking on the role of a lifetime.
Alicent, who begins the series as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen’s dutiful friend, morphs into a calculated, sly, and sharp social chameleon, who, by the end of Carey’s five-episode run, is the queen of Westeros, before the role was taken over last week by Olivia Cooke following a 10-year time jump. Following the whirlwind of‘s record-breaking first half, Carey sat down with us to discuss her preparation for her role, her most memorable moments on set, and what comes next.
CAREY: One-hundred percent. This is such a niche, shared experience for both of us. And it was for the majority of the cast. I’ll be honest, even some of these legendary actors were taken aback by the scale of the set. This is probably one of the biggest TV shows ever, and its predecessor,, is definitely one of the biggest TV shows ever. It’s a strange little bubble to be in, especially when it was all top-secret.
WALD: You mentioned the scale of the show. Going into it, knowing its fan base and the fanatical attention it receives online, how did you prepare yourself for something on such a grand scale? CAREY: I for one, as Emily, am a waffler, so I relate to the people in this world. I think in this world if they have something to say, there’s usually a lot to say. For me, that kind of dialogue work, big speeches or long paragraphs, is something that I really enjoy. I know a lot of actors would disagree with that, but I enjoy that more than a speedy back-and-forth. I enjoy having a lot to say. I enjoy having a lot to listen to.
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