Published 17:14 IST, January 19th 2021

Olivia Cooke says she never watched 'Game of Thrones' before being cast in prequel series

Olivia Cooke recently revealed that she has never watched 'Game of Thrones' before auditioning for prequel series House of the Dragon. Read.

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Game of Thrones prequel series titled House of Dragon is in development at HBO. show that focuses on Targaryens cast new actors to enter Targaryen line. Actors like Olivia Cooke, Matt Smith, and Emma D’Arcy have been signed for GOT prequel series. Olivia Cooke, who was anunced to be playing character of Alicent Hightower back in December 2020 recently revealed that she “hn’t seen any Game of Thrones” before getting part in House of Dragon. Re furr ahe to kw more about what Olivia Cooke has to say about House of Dragon.

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Olivia Cooke hn’t seen 'Game of Thrones' before getting 'House of Dragon' 

Recently, while having a candid interview with Variety, Olivia Cooke revealed that she h t seen any Game of Thrones when she re script for House of Dragon. But, actor n started to binge-watch HBO fantasy drama and is w “obsessed” with Game of Thrones. Recalling her audition for House of Dragon, Olivia Cooke said that she h to do many self-tapes and was kept on hold for a very long time. 

Olivia Cooke revealed that even after she got part in House of Dragon, she h sworn to secrecy. Even if somebody would ask actor “what is up next”, she would have to say “thing”. Also, talking about her costume from upcoming prequel series, Olivia Cooke said that she h one preliminary fitting where designer draped some fabric on her and that was it.

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Olivia Cooke is cast to play character of Alicent Hightower in House of Dragon. Alicent Hightower is daughter of Otto Hightower, she is “hand” of king and most comely woman from all over seven kingdoms. She h been raised in Red Keep, which means that she was always kept close to king and his innermost circle. Alicent Hightower possesses a courtly grace and is very keen on political acumen. Fans are erly waiting for Game of Thrones prequel series House of Dragon to premiere soon.

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17:14 IST, January 19th 2021