Emilia Clarke isnt the only Game of Thrones veteran who is unable to watch HBOs prequel series, House of the Dragon. Clarkes co-star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who starred on all eight seasons of Game of Thrones as Jaime Lannister, recently told Entertainment Weekly that he hasnt watched House of the Dragon past its opening credits scene. The title sequence draws heavily from Game of Thrones, which made Coster-Waldau feel like its too soon to dive into the prequel show.
I have not [seen House of the Dragon], Coster-Waldau said. One day it came on and I saw the opening credits. And it was a little strange because it was the same music and the title sequence was kind of similar, he says, adding, I was like, Ah, this is too soon. Too soon.'
Ill wait. Ill give it a couple of seasons, then I can binge watch it and then theres the whole thing, Coster-Waldau added. But I know that so many people love that show, and Im really happy for them.
Clarke is a bit more stern in her refusal to watch House of the Dragon, although she has more direct ties to the prequel series as it centers on the ancestors of her Game of Thrones character, Daenerys Targaryen.
I just cant do it, Clarke told Varietyat Sundance earlier this year. Its so weird. Its so strange.
Can you [forgive me]? Clarke said when asked about watching House of the Dragon. Its too weird. Im so happy its happening. Im over the moon about all the awards I just cant do it. Its so weird. Its so strange. Its kind of like someone saying, You want to go to this school reunion thats not your year? Want to go to that school reunion? Thats how it feels. Im avoiding it.
House of the Dragon is starting production on Season 2 this year.