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House of the Dragon: Mily Alcock on Rhaenyra’s infatuation with her uncle Daemon
What Game of Thrones took seven seasons to set up, an incestuous romance in House Targaryen, House of the Dragon provided the viewers in just four episodes. In the most recent episode, Daemon (Matt Smith) and Rhaenyra (Mily Alcock), who are actually uncle and niece, almost followed in their ancestors’ practise of incest. Mily discusses the episode and the reasons she thinks her character is drawn to Daemon.
Game of Thrones, which is based on George R. R. Martin’s best-selling A Song of Ice and Fire novel series, is a prequel to House of the Dragon, which is based on Martin’s Fire & Blood. The series takes place during King Viserys Targaryen’s reign 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones (Paddy Considine). His younger brother Daemon, who aspires to the throne, for himself and will manipulate and cheat anyone for that. His pawn now is his brother’s daughter Princess Rhaenyra
In reference to her connection with Daemon, the series’ young princess, played by actress Milly Alcock, states, “I suppose Daemon is the guy that Rhaenyra wishes she could have been had she been a male.”
The actor clarifies why her character is captivated to Daemon despite the fact that other people might think he is cunning. There is something rather seductive about that for her, about having that power, that he is unpredictable, that he doesn’t listen to anyone, and that he does what he wants. I believe they are like-minded individuals since they are both outcasts in a world of suits and monarchy. As such, they support one another, she says.
The series was executive produced by George RR Martin, Ryan Condal, Miguel Sapochnik, Sara Hess, Jocelyn Diaz, Vince Gerardis, and Ron Schmidt. It was directed by Miguel Sapochnik, Clare Kilner, Geeta Vasant Patel, and Greg Yaitanes. Every Monday morning, a brand-new episode of the HBO series is available on Disney+ Hotstar in India.
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HBO defends JK Rowling’s involvement in Harry Potter series despite problematic stance on transgender community
JK Rowling, whose Harry Potter book franchise gave Warner Bros a blockbuster film franchise, is also associated with its upcoming HBO series.
JK Rowling has remained decidedly steadfast on her controversial stance on the transgender community. In a statement to Variety, HBO explained why the author is still involved in its upcoming series on Harry Potter despite her problematic gender politics. (Also Read: This Oscar-nominated actor lost out on Luna Lovegood role in Harry Potter, says how it ‘stayed with me over the years’)
What HBO said
“We are proud to once again tell the story of Harry Potter — the heartwarming books that speak to power of friendship, resolve and acceptance. JK Rowling has a right to express her personal views. We will remain focused on the development of the new series, which will only benefit from her involvement,” HBO’s statement stated.
It also added that its parent company Warner Bros “been working with JK Rowling and in the Harry Potter business for over 20 years” and “her contribution has been invaluable.” The report also states that HBO chief Casey Bloys informed the media at an event on November 12 that JK Rowling was “very, very involved in the process selecting the writer and the director,” and her anti-trans statements “haven’t affected the casting or hiring of writers or productions staff.”
A couple of days before that, Rowling had shared a screenshot of a tweet by an X user who wrote, “My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined” when the author had revealed that she’s “very involved” in the Harry Potter series. Rowling wrote along with the screenshot, “I’ve only just seen this response to me saying I’m very involved in the Harry Potter TV show and I think I’ve pulled something laughing.”
About Harry Potter series
Warner Bros launched an open casting call for the leads Harry, Hermoine and Ron, who were played by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, respectively, in the eight-part movie franchise.
The series will most likely go ahead with newcomers for the top three characters and mix it with veterans for the adult cast, like the movie franchise, which featured Richard Harris as Dumbledore and roped in Michael Gambon after his death. Late star Maggie Smith played Professor McGonagall, and Alan Rickman starred as Professor Snape.
Mark Rylance, 64, who won an Academy Award for best supporting actor in 2016 for his work in Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies, is reportedly at the top of the casting wishlist to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series.
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