Olivia Cooke, who stars as Alicent Hightower in 'House of the Dragon,' expressed her slight disagreement with the show's decision to cut an 'animalistic' sex scene due to perceived lack of character development. Cooke described the scene as 'messy' and 'carnal' and mentioned it might still appear in the bloopers. Despite the cut, Cooke appreciated how her character's intimate scenes were handled, highlighting that they felt intentional and story-driven rather than gratuitous. The second season of the Game of Thrones prequel has premiered to positive reviews, with the storyline diving deeper into the Targaryen civil war. Cooke also touched on the challenges of fame and visibility that come with being part of such a high-profile series.