The King (Paddy Considine) is dead, and theGreens have usurped the throne.
In a new interview withEntertainment Weekly, directorClare Kilnerand actorEve Bestbroke down the epic moment.
“We wanted her to be rising like a phoenix from the ashes,” Kilner reveals.
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It’s like, ‘This is it.
No more games.'"
Per the actor, it’s the moment when she shows herself to be the greatest possible ruler.
It was the most outrageous and explosive action of the season.
And yet the choice not to destroy becomes even stronger.
That’s the mark of greatness and [a] truly inspiring moment.
The choice not to drop the bombs is the greater choice."
They see eye to eye, they understand, they empathize.
Hence, when Alicent stands in the line of fire for her son, Rhaenys respects that.
The finale ofHouse of the Dragonwill premiere on Sunday, October 23, meanwhile check out the teaser below:
