Marvel Star on Her Game of Thrones Role That Nearly Replaced Emilia Clarke: ‘The most awkward audition I’d ever had’
Many actresses vied for the coveted role of Daenerys Targaryen, but everyone will agree that the part was truly meant for Emilia Clarke. The actress, who played the Mother of Dragons for eight seasons, has already become synonymous with her Game of Thrones role.
Credits: Emilia Clarke in Game of Thrones / HBO
Interestingly, one Marvel star aspired to snag the part when she revealed in an interview that she read one of the famous monologues from the first season. It was none other than Elizabeth Olsen. Although fans believe no one can top Clarke’s performance, it would’ve been intriguing to see the WandaVision star’s take on Khaleesi.
Elizabeth Olsen Almost Played Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones
Every actor must have at least one bad audition story, and Game of Thrones was Elizabeth Olsen’s nightmare. The actress revealed in an interview with Vulture that she tried...
Credits: Emilia Clarke in Game of Thrones / HBO
Interestingly, one Marvel star aspired to snag the part when she revealed in an interview that she read one of the famous monologues from the first season. It was none other than Elizabeth Olsen. Although fans believe no one can top Clarke’s performance, it would’ve been intriguing to see the WandaVision star’s take on Khaleesi.
Elizabeth Olsen Almost Played Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones
Every actor must have at least one bad audition story, and Game of Thrones was Elizabeth Olsen’s nightmare. The actress revealed in an interview with Vulture that she tried...
- 10/20/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
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