As she confirms in the article, the characters shared chemistry has been largely subtextual.
Okay, is that on the page anywhere?
No, not once is it on the page.
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In fact, its almost the opposite the whole way through, they constantly bicker.
Theres certain ways, through cinematic devices, framing, structure, transitions, we moved scenes.
In Episode 3, Rhaenyra sneaks into Kings Landing to talk to Alicent.
On the page it was about three lines.
I dont want it to just be walking in, having a conversation.
Ones up on the stairs, ones behind.
It was this grand structure.
We were constantly looking at the two of them.
You know when you get your hair cut and they check that both sides match ?
Its kind of like that.
Even if youre President of the United States, you are immediately a 15-year-old.
The way that the two of them portrayed that quality gave away the most emotionally, Patel added.
You saw Rhaenyras face contort in a way that we dont normally see.
The was making these faces and these gestures and saying things that were quite juvenile.
Alicent was incredibly emotional, but also became the child she used to be.
It was such a great choice that Olivia bit her nails.
Patel, however, understood the assignment.
I felt a great sense of responsibility.
I felt quite honored to be able to those two scenes.
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