Emma D'Arcy, that actor who plays Rhaenyra Targaryen, sat down with reporters about Season 3 of House of the Dragon. She said Rhaenyra’s climb to power starts with her first kill. That moment brings deep grief. It additionally drives her claim to the Iron Throne.
D'Arcy also talked about one scene the cast dreaded filming. The tension made it hard to perform. She added that the fear gave that scene a raw edge. It helps keep viewers glued. She noted that that actors leaned into the discomfort. The crew kept the set quiet to preserve the mood.