Emma D’Arcy badly wants to use a sword next season on House of the Dragon

Emma D'Arcy badly wants to use a sword next season on House of the Dragon

As a seasoned gamer and ardent fan of fantasy epics, I can confidently say that Emma D’Arcy has truly captured my heart with their portrayal of Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon. While we eagerly await the third season, it’s fascinating to delve into D’Arcy’s thoughts about their future on the show.


Emma D’Arcy has garnered numerous accolades for her portrayal of Rhaenyra Targaryen on “House of the Dragon.” As we approach the beginning of what promises to be a lengthy hiatus before the third season of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” prequel series, D’Arcy is already brainstorming ideas for future projects.

When speaking with The Guardian about his work on the show, D’Arcy shared that one of his job perks is collaborating with exceptional actors, which provides him with an immense amount of enthusiasm and joy. He also appreciates the close-knit family atmosphere on House of the Dragon. However, he admitted to being eager to expand his resume on Spotlight and expressed a desire for a sword in the next season. In other words, he wants a reason to work with the stunt team, and both statements hold true.

In House of the Dragon season 2, Rhaenyra expressed that to be seen as a fit ruler for the Iron Throne, she needed to demonstrate strength and power rather than just jewels and finery. She said, “They must see me as a ruler, and the symbols of authority are not jewelry and dresses but shields and swords.” Though she brandishes a sword in one scene, she hasn’t used it yet.

Emma D'Arcy badly wants to use a sword next season on House of the Dragon

In the book “Fire & Blood,” upon which “House of the Dragon” is based, Rhaenyra doesn’t engage in physical combat, but since the showrunners have made significant changes to the original work, there’s a possibility that D’Arcy’s wish could come true at some point.

Emma D’Arcy on the difficulty of acting opposite tennis balls in House of the Dragon

It’s uncertain if Rhaenyra will engage in combat with other characters, but it’s guaranteed that she’ll have more encounters with dragons. D’arcy seems to harbor a blend of excitement and apprehension about working alongside the colossal, mythical creatures.

Often shooting on those special effect sequences is very bitty, very broken up, and sometimes I experience an imaginative ache – the work of conjuring is fatiguing. I’ve still got a way to go when it comes to tennis ball acting, which is where you’ll have the unseen object represented by a tennis ball. But one director on the show was on the microphone the whole time we shot, voicing the dragon, and I cannot say how useful and generous and brilliant that was.

To the directors of “House of the Dragon” season 2, Alan Taylor, Clare Kilner, Geeta Vasant Patel, Andrij Parekh, and Loni Peristere: the individual who opted for vocalizing the dragon, a brilliant concept!

At present, D’Arcy is appearing in the drama “The Other Place” at London’s National Theatre, which draws inspiration from Greek mythology. It seems like it would be captivating to watch D’Arcy perform live on stage. Regarding their return to the screen as Rhaenyra, we might need to wait until 2026.

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2024-10-07 23:41

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