'House of the Dragon' surprised fans with a same-sex kiss not in the book. One of the actors said the unscripted moment happened 'organically.'

Mon, 07/22/2024 - 06:21

Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen in — Fans have been speculating about Rhaenyra Targaryen's (Emma D'arcy) sexuality in "House of the Dragon" season two. The latest episode finally addresses that question.
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The latest "House of the Dragon" episode ends with an unexpected same-sex kiss between two lead characters.
But the kiss was not in the original script, actor Sonoya Mizuno said.
Mizuno broke down how it came about in an interview with Variety.

Warning: Major spoilers ahead for season two, episode six of "House of the Dragon."

"House of the Dragon" may have confirmed that Rhaenyra Targaryen probably isn't straight, but one of the series' stars said the moment wasn't part of the original script.