Emma D'Arcy, the 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 a scene the cast dreaded filming. The tension made it hard to perform. She added that the fear gave the scene a raw edge. It helps keep viewers glued. She noted that the actors leaned into that discomfort. The crew kept the set quiet to preserve the mood.