Olivia Cooke: Emily Carey reacts as actor takes over her House of the Dragon role
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former House of the Dragon star Emily Carey has given her verdict on Olivia Cooke‘s takeover of her role. After five episodes, Carey and Milly Alcock departed the series, with Cooke and Emma D’Arcy stepping in to play the adult versions of their characters, Queen Alicent Hightower and Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen. Sharing a photo of herself as Alicent alongside Cooke’s version of the character, Carey wrote: “Tune in to House of the Dragon tonight to FINALLY see what @livkatecooke & @emmaziadarcy do what they do best.” Also welcoming the new cast members was King Viserys actor Paddy Considine, who wrote: “Enter the house!” Considine previously praised the efforts of both Carey and Alcock, writing ahead of the broadcast of their final episode: “Last ep before the time jump for these legends. Go forth!” Emily Carey shared sweet message hyping up her ‘House of the Dragon’ replacements Carey responded with a sad face emoji, writing: “We must sashay away.