Olivia Cooke Reflects on Cut 'House of the Dragon' Scene

The actor discusses the decision to remove an 'animalistic' sex scene and its impact on character development.

Cooke described the scene as 'messy,' 'carnal,' and 'animalistic,' which was ultimately cut by showrunner Ryan Condal.
She expressed slight disagreement with the decision, believing the scene added depth to her character, Alicent Hightower.
The series has consciously reduced the number of sex scenes compared to 'Game of Thrones,' focusing on storytelling.
Cooke appreciates that her character's intimate scenes are not gratuitous but serve the narrative.
'House of the Dragon' Season 2 premiered recently, receiving praise from critics.