House of the Dragon Star Milly Alcock Reveals Acting Coach Appointment During Filming

Milly Alcock, star of HBO's House of the Dragon, revealed on The Tonight Show that an unnamed high-ranking individual told her she would be getting an acting coach after just her second day on set, a comment that deeply shook her confidence. Despite this, host Jimmy Fallon and fans have praised her performance, with Fallon calling her a fan favorite and defending her talent against the criticism. Alcock humorously expressed that the coaching news confirmed her self-doubts about her abilities, but Fallon emphasized that her portrayal of young Rhaenyra Targaryen was remarkable and contributed to the show's success, including winning a Golden Globe for Best Drama Series. Production for season 3 is underway, and Alcock's role in House of the Dragon has also helped her land the lead role in the upcoming DC film Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. The incident highlights the pressures young actors face even in highly acclaimed projects and the strong support Alcock has from her audience and peers. HBO has not commented publicly on the matter.