Overview

• Cooke said some fans have been “f---ing horrible” to the cast, describing hate-filled comments directed at actors.
• She recounted public encounters where people pose for photos and then declare, “We HATE your character!” with clear malice.
• Cooke emphasized cast solidarity, praising Emma D’Arcy’s positive reception and noting Matt Smith’s experience handling intense fandom.
• Times Now reported that Cooke sees the backlash toward Alicent as reflecting real-world misogyny.
• Season 3 is underway, with Ryan Condal calling it the biggest yet, as separate reports note George R.R. Martin has criticized departures from his books.