Emma D’Arcy on taking over the Rhaenyra role on House of the Dragon

EW's West of Westeros

Entertainment Weekly

Tv & Film

4.0 • 586 Ratings

🗓️ 26 September 2022

⏱️ 99 minutes

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There’s a major changing of the guard on House of the Dragon. Following Milly Alcock and Emily Carey’s turns as young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower, episode 6 jumps ahead in time to meet the characters as adults, as played by actors Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke. D’Arcy talks about stepping into Rhaenyra’s shoes (and wig). Plus, hosts Nick Romano and Lauren Morgan break down the major moments of episode 6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	In the Premier League, everyone pushes their hardest to win. And now it's your turn. With their EPL fantasy challenge, Coca-Cola are giving you a chance to win big by beating the best. All you have to do is build a team based on rules set by an icon. And to help you on your way, I've got a tip to help you build your team. Make sure you keep an eye on fixtures. Who are the players up against next? Sometimes it's not about form.
0:21.7	Like there are some players that, for whatever reason, always play well against certain teams.
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0:31.8	a Coke and scan the code on the pack. Just by playing, you get a chance to win Coke swag or
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0:38.9	who set the rules, you could win vintage Coca-Cola jerseys, Premier League tickets and more. So go
0:45.0	ahead and get involved. Grab a Coke, drink it in. What does it mean if fire is your ally?
0:51.0	Fire is this volatile thing that is hard to control, that is sort of hypnotic.
0:56.2	It functions by destruction so that from the ashes something new can exist.
1:01.0	That's sort of where my area of reflection was.
1:03.0	Like, what is it to live with all of that inside you?
1:05.0	And when do you have to dampen that?
1:07.0	And when do you learn to trust that?
1:20.0	Welcome back to another episode of West of Westeros,
1:22.4	Entertainment Weekly's Game of Thrones podcast,
1:26.3	where we're currently in the thick of covering House of the Dragon.
1:29.3	I'm Nick Romano, a senior writer here at EW, and I'm joined each week by my wonderful co-host, Lauren Morgan.
1:33.3	Lauren, we are now on episode six of the show.
1:37.3	This is a major moment.
1:40.3	Are you ready to dive in?
1:41.3	I am totally ready to dive in.
1:43.3	Let's dive in like Scrooge McDuck
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