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It’s quite difficult to imagine anyone other than Emilia Clarke as the Mother of Dragons inGame of Thrones. However, there was a possibility of Marvel star Elizabeth Olsen landing the role of Daenerys Targaryen, that is if she had not blown up her audition for the role. After the show wrapped, theGOTspin-off series,House ofthe Dragonsurfaced in 2022, and fans were hooked. Owing to the popularity of the show, talks of Season 2 had begun.
Expected to release in 2024, speculations transpired that Superman actor Henry Cavill and WandaVision star Elizabeth Olsen might join the cast ofHouse ofthe Dragonthis season. Unfortunately, both the actors canceled the rumors by clearly stating that they might not get featured. While Cavill felt that it was just not for him, Olsen can’t move on from her disastrousGOTaudition.
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Elizabeth Olsen recalled her worst audition ever
Before gaining massive recognition in Hollywood as Wanda Maximoff, and her superhero counterpart, Scarlet Witch, the 34-year-old actress sought a part inGame of Thrones.Having started her acting career at the age of four,Elizabeth Olsenfelt she could ace the lead role of Daenerys Targaryen. Talking toThe Hollywood Reporterin 2021, Olsen revealed,
“I auditioned for, like, the assistant to the casting director in a small room in New York with just a camera on me and them reading the script. I was doing the Khaleesi speech when she comes out of the fire. It was awful. I didn’t get a callback.”
Interestingly, the American actress recollects it as her worst audition story, perVanity Fair. Detailing her embarrassing audition, Olsen added that the crew was confused on the character’s specifics, and urged her to perform the part in both, American and British accents. “Terrible” and “bad” is how the notable actress described her experience.
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Will Henry Cavill be cast inHouse of the Dragon 2?
While it is explicit why Elizabeth Olsen would never make it to Westeros ever, DC starHenry Cavillhas a distinct insight. Cavill clarified the rumors at a live-stage interview which set the story straight on his association with the franchise.
Starring in the drama seriesThe Witcher,as Geralt of Rivia, the actor opened up about his thoughts on getting cast inHouse ofthe Dragon.In an interview on theHappy Sad Confused podcastwith Josh Horowitz, the 40-year-old star drew similarities betweenThe WitcherandHOTD’s actors. He said,
“I mean, to be fair, when I was watching House of the Dragons I was like, ‘I feel like a lot of these guys can make really good witches…those wigs are good.”
Nevertheless, when asked upfront about a probable feature in the HBO series, Henry Cavill stated,
“I think it’d be cool to be in Westeros, I really do. I don’t think there’s a place for me in there though.”
House of the Dragonis set in a timeline of 200 years ahead ofGame of Thrones, unraveling the fight for the throne among the silver-haired heirs of House Targaryen. Based on George R.R. Martin’sFire and Blood,season 2 of theGOTprequel series shall be released in summer 2024, showcasing an ensemble cast.
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