'House Of The Dragon' Actress Reacts To Death That Shocked Viewers
"House of the Dragon" fans are still processing the shocking Sunday night ending, and one star has now come forward to discuss it.
*WARNING: THERE ARE GOING TO BE SPOILERS BELOW. DO NOT READ IF YOU AREN'T CAUGHT UP. CONSIDER YOURSELF WARNED.*
Episode four of season two of the "Game of Thrones" prequel ended with Princess Rhaenys Targaryen (Eve Best) dying during a dragon battle against Aemond and King Aegon, Aegon's fate remains unclear (likely alive) and all hell has broken loose. Among the craziest deaths in "GoT" and "HoD" history, it certainly seems like Rhaenys' is near the top of the list.
"House of the Dragon" star reacts to shocking death.
How does Best feel about the dragon battle that left fans speechless? She felt it was a sign of the character letting "go literally and spiritually" and referred to it as "a beautiful surrender."
Best told Deadline the following when asked about the shocking death and the character's reaction to going out:
"It was my call. I think they wanted a moment of hanging on and then letting go. It felt like a very natural thing, actually. It was sort of a peaceful moment after all that. When we were shooting it, there was a lot of buildup. It happened to be the last thing that I shot. We were doing that whole sequence at the end of the shoot. It was a special day and then [showrunner] Ryan Condal came in and gave a speech. It was so lovely. But it was pressure. I was like, ‘Please don’t make me cry now. I’ve got to just get on and shoot this very significant piece of film.' Anyway, it was a long buildup because they had to prep the camera for this move, which was quite complicated. I had a lot of time and I was getting more and more nervous. And we did it in two takes! I was like, 'No, what?' And the director was like, ’No, that’s great. I’m happy.' She lets go literally and spiritually. It was a real surrender."
Princess Rhaenys Targaryen was killed by Aemond in the latest episode of "House of the Dragon." (Credit: HBO)
Hard to disagree with her assessment that it was "a real surrender." Rhaenys knew it was game over after Vhagar and Aemond showed up for what was essentially an ambush.
Rhaenys might have been the more skilled and experienced dragon flyer and leader…..but we all know size matters. Vhagar is a beast and we all knew what the outcome was going to be once he soared up against Rhaenys and Aegon.
"House of the Dragon" stunned fans Sunday with the death of Princess Rhaenys Targaryen. (Credit: HBO)
Now, we sit and wait for episode five this upcoming Sunday. I think I speak for fans everywhere when I say we can't wait. Let me know what you think at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.