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Emma Zia D'Arcy is an English actor, known for their roles in the BBC drama Wanderlust (2018), the Amazon Prime series Truth Seekers (2020), and the HBO fantasy series House of the Dragon (2022–present), the latter of which earned them critical acclaim and a Golden Globe Award nomination for playing the lead role of Rhaenyra Targaryen.
Emma D'Arcy is a British actor and theatre-maker born in London. They are known for their roles in House of the Dragon, Mothering Sunday, The Talent and more. See their biography, awards, photos, videos and credits on IMDb.
- January 1, 1
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- London, England, UK
The non-binary actor talks to The Independent about their debut as the adult heir to the Iron Throne, the pressure of following Milly Alcock, and the divisive sex scene. They also reveal their background in theatre and fine art, and their love of paper scripts.
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Sep 28, 2022 · Emma D'Arcy plays Rhaenyra Targaryen, the heir to the Iron Throne, in the \"Game of Thrones\" prequel series. Learn about their background, career, relationship and gender identity in this profile.
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Oct 12, 2022 · Oct. 12, 2022. This interview includes spoilers for the first eight episodes of “House of the Dragon.” By the time Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke debuted, in the sixth episode, in HBO’s fantasy...
Aug 19, 2022 · TV & Movies. In House of the Dragon, Star Emma D’Arcy Changes the Gaze. By Elaina Patton. August 19, 2022. Photo: Courtesy of HBO/Rachell Smith. Even before HBO’s mega-hit series Game of...
Jul 21, 2022 · Emma D'Arcy, a nonbinary actor, stars as Rhaenyra Targaryen in the Game of Thrones prequel series. Rhaenyra is a feminist and a gender outsider who fights for the throne in a sexist medieval world.