Olivia Cooke’s Rising Star: New Projects, Strong Stances, and Dragon Tales

A Star on the Rise

Olivia Cooke, who skyrocketed to global fame as Alicent Hightower in HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon,’ is making headlines with her latest project, as the show celebrates its second season with spectacular events including the Empire State Building being lit emerald green with a 270-foot dragon wrapped around its crown.

New Ventures and Challenges

Cooke is now starring in ‘The Girlfriend,’ a gripping six-episode psychological thriller alongside Robin Wright. The series follows Laura (Wright), a woman with a seemingly perfect life until her son brings home Cherry (Cooke), a girlfriend who changes everything.

Advocating for Change

The actress has recently made headlines for speaking out about industry practices, particularly regarding intimate scenes. She highlighted how such scenes put actors in “really precarious and vulnerable situations,” especially affecting those new to the industry who “don’t have the vocabulary to say what they’re not comfortable with.” Cooke emphasized that women often face labels like ‘difficult’ or ‘a bitch’ for speaking up about their boundaries.

Future Projects and Dragon Tales

Looking ahead, Cooke has excited fans by revealing that the upcoming third season of ‘House of the Dragon’ will be “massive” and “bigger and more ferocious than before.” The new season promises to start with significant impact, as the first two episodes were originally intended to be part of the previous season’s finale.

Personal Growth and Vision

In recent interviews, Cooke has shown particular interest in projects that explore social dynamics, expressing her love for stories that examine class systems and complex relationships. She notably pointed out her frustration with how society continues to pit women against each other, calling it “annoying and unfair.”