Olivia Cooke may play one of the most controversial characters in the Game of Thrones universe, but she's making it clear that some fans are taking their criticism a little too far.
The actress, who portrays Alicent Hightower on HBO Max's House of the Dragon, recently opened up about the darker side of the franchise's passionate, at times obsessive, fan base, calling out the negativity and bigotry that have become common practice in the online discourse.
In a new interview with British GQ, Cooke reflected on the reactions to the show's third season, which premiered over the summer. While Alicent's storyline sparked plenty of debate, some viewers directed their frustration at Cooke herself rather than her fictional character. Others speculated that the actress was unhappy with the creative decisions being made behind the scenes. But she said some of those fan theories couldn't be further from the truth.
