‘A Desire To Connect…’: Emma D’Arcy And Sonoya Mizuno Discuss Rhaenyra And Mysaria’s Special Moment In House Of The Dragon Season 2 EP 6

Emma D’Arcy and Sonoya Mizuno on the intimate moment in House of the Dragon

In an interview with Varity published on July 21, Emma shared her thoughts about an intimate scene. She expressed, “To be honest, our initial intention was simply to establish a deep connection.”

The 32-year-old actress explained that while her on-screen character isn’t frequently shown to be intimate, what audiences perceive as such may not accurately reflect the true nature of her relationships. She added that in some of these romantic connections, there is an excessive display of affection and bravado from all involved.

The actress explained that when it comes to Daemon, she thinks it’s challenging for both parties to reveal weakness, and their connection hinges on power. However, regarding Mysaria, she noted that their blossoming relationship is unusually open and sincere.

She further continued that at first there is a great deal of gratitude and empathy for this individual. Rhaenyra is affected a lot by the life that Mysaria has lived so fearlessly. The touch has taken over their bodies. The actress believes it to be pure bodily desire as soon as they embrace and touch.

Sonoya Mizuno on the intimate scene between Rhaenyra and Mysaria

According to reports, Mizuno mentioned during a recent interview on Friday that viewers are free to make up their own minds regarding the intimate scene, and she believes that this development caught her characters off guard.

The 38-year-old actress remarked, “There’s no deceitful or manipulative intent behind it for me.” She further explained that the scene was incredibly tender and moving, and as Mysaria, she couldn’t help but be affected. Mizuno feels her character may never have experienced such intimacy before.

For the actress, portraying Mysaria’s intimate moments on screen feels intricate due to her character’s complex past. She shares that experiencing such deep, loving connections would have been a significant shift for Mysaria, particularly given her tumultuous history with her father and in her career.

In her interview, she explained that before filming a scene, both actors thoughtfully considered and planned out the feelings they wanted to portray in their performances.

She revealed that it took her six months to acknowledge having a crush on someone after their initial conversations about the person.

As a devoted fan, I can tell you from my perspective, when you recognize it, it’s undeniably a “teenage crush.” But, let me add, there’s more to it than meets the eye. Amidst this emotion, inner turmoil begins to surface – like a hidden “civil war.” So, what are we supposed to focus on?