Emilia Clarke, renowned for her role in 'Game of Thrones,' has shed light on the challenges she faced regarding Love scenes in the HBO fantasy series.
In a candid discussion on Dax Shepard's 'Armchair Expert' podcast, Clarke revealed that she initially felt pressured to partake in n--ity to avoid disappointing fans.
Defending the portrayal of Love scene in 'Game of Thrones,' Clarke emphasized the importance of equal representation, advocating for both men and women to appear equally N- on screen throughout the show's eight seasons. However, with the series concluded, Clarke delved into the personal toll the early expectations took on her and her subsequent projects assuming she was comfortable with n--ity.
Expressing newfound assertiveness, Clarke recounted instances where she insisted on maintaining boundaries during scenes, recalling clashes with producers:
"I'm a lot smarter [now] about what I'm comfortable with and what I'm okay with doing. I've had fights in the recording studio at the time, like, 'No, the sheet stays up,' and They were like, 'You don't want to disappoint your 'Game of Thrones' fans.
Clarke, who began 'Game of Thrones' at the age of 23, attributed her initial acquiescence to her perceived lack of experience in the film industry, fearing the loss of her role:
"I took the job and then they sent me the scripts. Reading them I was like, 'Oh, here's the catch.' I was just out of drama school and I took it on as a job. If it was in the script, then it was clearly necessary."
The actress acknowledged that her discomfort during the first season, where n--ity was more prevalent, led to moments of confusion and vulnerability on set:
"I felt like I was floating through the first season. I had no idea what I was doing. I'd never been on a set like that before and suddenly I'm on a set completely N- with all these people, and I don't know what they're supposed to do."
Clarke also revealed that Jason Momoa, her co-star in the early seasons, provided crucial support and played a pivotal role in establishing boundaries for scenes:
"It was definitely difficult, but the scenes with Jason were wonderful because he was like 'no honey, this is not right.' So, he took care of me in an environment where I never thought I would need someone to take care of me."
