Olivia Cooke Reveals Slapping Co-Star on ‘House of the Dragon’ Set

Olivia Cooke, the star of “House of the Dragon,” recently shared a memorable behind-the-scenes moment from the HBO show. In an interview with the i Paper, the 31-year-old actress recounted a scene where she had to slap her co-star, Tom Glynn-Carney, who plays King Aegon Targaryen.

During the scene, Cooke’s character, Alicent Hightower, had to slap King Aegon. To make the scene more authentic, Glynn-Carney suggested that Cooke should actually hit him. With approval from the stunt coordinator, Cooke decided to go for it and delivered a powerful slap that left Glynn-Carney in tears.

Reflecting on the experience, Cooke expressed how terrible she felt afterward. She mentioned that she always feels sick and emotional after performing stunts like that. The actress highlighted the discomfort and vulnerability that actors, especially women, can face on set, particularly during intimate scenes.

Cooke’s candid revelation sheds light on the challenges actors face while filming intense or physically demanding scenes. It also underscores the importance of safety and communication on set, especially when filming emotionally charged moments.