‘HotD’ Emma D’Arcy Speaks On Their New Role As Princess Rhaenyra

“House of the Dragon” Episode six had a ten-year time jump.

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D’Arcy said they knew viewers were grieving over losing Milly Alcock and Emily Carey who played the younger version of Princess Rhaenyra and Alicent Hightower.

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They said they knew they have a big spot to fill following the show’s time jump.

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D’Arcy said they spoke to Matt Smith about how to adapt.

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Smith said Alcock and Carey were amazing in their roles.

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The two actresses have been received high praise for their performance.

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D’Arcy said Rhaenyra was groomed in the show by her uncle.

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Olivia Cooke plays the older version of Alicent Hightower

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Ryan Condol, the series’ co-creator said the casting decision to change actors was reached early on per E! News.

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