Following the launch of “House of the Dragon,” Milly Alcock has described her newfound popularity as “straining.”
While the “Game of Thrones” prequel is not the Australian actor’s first job, it is her greatest to date, and her portrayal of child princess Rhaenys Targaryen has immediately made her a fan favorite.
However, Alcock stated in an interview with Nylon magazine that she has not enjoyed being in the spotlight.
The actor stated, “I’m trying not to look at it and not to interact with it because it doesn’t benefit me.” “It causes me nothing but extreme anxiety. Constantly seeing my face is taxing. Nobody should be required to do it. It absolutely stinks, man. I have no idea how socialites can accomplish it. It’s driving me somewhat insane. It is really difficult to navigate this area.”
Alcock stated that she does not have many actors or celebrities in her life, therefore she cannot really discuss it with them.
She said, “I don’t actually know anyone who’s been through what I’m going through.” My family is not at all involved in the arts, therefore it’s odd that all of my pals are incredibly ordinary, attend college, and engage in mundane activities. It feels as though someone has unlocked Pandora’s box, and you are merely peering through a looking glass. It is reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland. It’s freaking bizarre.”
Rhaenyra and Alicent were portrayed by Milly Alcock and Emily Carey in “House of the Dragon”
HBO
During a roundtable interview attended by Insider, Alcock’s co-star Matt Smith stated that he believes many of the young performers in the program will “emerge as stars,” including Alcock and Emily Carey, who portrays the younger version of Rhaenyra’s best friend Alicent Hightower.
Alcock told Nylon that it was also “ironic” that fans of the hit HBO drama are placing her against Carey, similar to how the acts of the male characters in the show have caused them to become rivals.
“The choices of men lead [Alicent and Rhaenyra] to be at odds with one another,” Alcock remarked. “However, I thought it pretty amusing that the fan base is also pitting the performers, the young Alicent and the young Rhaenyra, against each other and deciding who is superior, again based on the decisions of predominantly males. Therefore, I consider it to be incredibly ironic.
In addition, the young “House of the Dragon” performer reported feeling frightened on filming.
“You rapidly adapt and it all becomes pretty normal,” Alcock added. “However, during the first two or three months, I believed I would be fired frequently.
Sundays at 9 p.m. ET, new episodes of “House of the Dragon” air on HBO.