Ewan Mitchell has opened up about a shocking moment in the season three premiere of House of the Dragon that let viewers and actors talk.
In the first episode, the 29-year-old star’s character Aemond shares a kiss with his mother Alicent, played by Olivia Cooke, during a tense scene.
That moment quickly became one of the most controversial and discussed parts of the new season.
Mitchell recounted that the scene made him feel very uncomfortable. He explained that it was something that “kind of makes you want to throw up in your mouth a little bit,” calling it a “shocking” moment that’s hard to process.
The Wuthering Heights The actor added that the scene showed a twisted kind of love, saying that Aemond grew up without feeling truly loved.
Mitchell then explained that emotional damage leads to a very strange way of showing care, even if it looks disturbing on screen.
The actor also praised his co-star Olivia Cooke, calling the work with her “master class” and saying that she is excellent in every scene they do together.
Showrunner Ryan Condal also talked about Aemond’s background, making his behavior childhood trauma and emotional imbalance.
Cooke also called the moment “quite strange”, adding that it was meant to show tension and fear in Alicent’s situation.
