‘It was messy as f**k!’ Olivia Cooke reveals one ‘animalistic’ sex scene was cut from House Of The Dragon as she stuns in sexy ELLE cover shoot

Olivia Cooke revealed an ‘animal’ sex scene was cut from House Of The Dragon as she stunned in a sexy ELLE cover shoot on Monday.

The 30-year-old actress, who plays adult queen Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon, said the “messy as f**k” version was cut and admitted that while it wasn’t a “pretty” scene, ” was a lot of fun to do.

The Game Of Thrones prequel series released its first episode early this week, with fans praising the “intense” installment.

And now Olivia has reflected on some of the steamier scenes telling the publication of the scene that was cut: ‘It was messy as f**k. It wasn’t pretty, and that was a lot of fun to do.”

‘It was carnal and even animalistic. I think Ryan Condal, the showrunner, said we didn’t learn anything more about the characters, which I somewhat disagree with, but that’s okay. It’s his show. Maybe we’ll see it in the bloopers!’

She worked closely with the show’s intimacy coordinator, Vanessa Coffey, on the show and was surprised when she was given the script after bracing herself for a lot of nude scenes, given Game of Thrones’ reputation for nudity.

Olivia told Elle: ‘I thought there would be a lot more, and so I’m relieved that when it’s been used on me, it shows Alicent being satisfied, which is great and doesn’t feel unnecessary.

“It feels like we’re telling a story.”

She looked fantastic in the accompanying photos – for one she went braless in a black PVC jacket and matching skirt.

Another saw her posing in a plunging dress with a statement gold belt as she showed off her toned pins.

During the interview, she also spoke about the level of fame that comes with playing such a role.

She said: ‘I was aware of what happened to people who were on Game of Thrones and how they became so recognizable everywhere.

‘I don’t know how their lives had changed, but they were so visible. I was just really nervous about feeling watched or followed…

‘I was afraid that a lot of eyes would be on me, but it’s actually not too bad. It increases a little bit when the show comes out, and they just die off again.”

House of the Dragon viewers admitted they were left ‘speechless’ after watching the first episode of the second series of the Game Of Thrones spin-off.

Fans were thrilled when the HBO fantasy series – based on the book series by George RR Martin – returned after the hugely popular first series ended in October 2022.

The first of eight episodes, titled A Son for a Son, picks up from the finale, which saw Aemond (Ewan Mitchell) and his dragon Vhaegar slaughter Lucerys (Elliot Grihault) – the son of Princess Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) – and his dragon Arrax.

The deadly series of events increased tension between the Targaryens and Hightowers, culminating in a civil war called The Dance of the Dragons.

After watching the drama unfold, viewers called the series premiere a “strong start” to the series and claimed it was a “classic Thrones” episode.

Fans claimed they were ‘hooked’ on the episode and cited the ‘incredible’ way the creators brought the ‘Targaryen dynasty to life’.

Sharing their thoughts, they wrote: “The ending left us crying and speechless. I still don’t even know what to say’; ‘I know it’s only the first episode, but I’m already hooked on House of the Dragon! The way they bring the Targaryen dynasty to life is incredible. The sets, costumes and acting are all top class. And that dragon, oh man… can’t wait to see what’s in store for him;

‘House of the Dragon episode is good!’; ‘HOUSE OF THE DRAGON IS BACKKKKK’; ‘HER OFFICIAL HOME OF THE DRAGON SUNDAY’; ‘Piek TV will be back soon. House of the Dragon and The Boys’; ‘House of the Dragon is already here’;

‘I’m just saying that the first episode of House of the Dragon is everything I wanted Diablo to be’; ‘House of the Dragon came out swinging. So hyped for the rest of S2’; ‘House of the Dragon has gone so crazy this season’; ‘House of the Dragon 2 got off to a very strong start, all the different machinations, it’s very classic Thrones and I love it’; ‘Episode 1 of House of the Dragon was intense.’

The ensemble cast members returning for the show’s second season include Best, Matt Smith, who plays Prince Daemon Targaryen; Emma D’Arcy as Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen; Olivia, who plays Queen Alicent Hightower; Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys ‘The Sea Snake’ Velaryon; and Rhys Ifans, who plays Ser Otto Hightower.

The cast also includes Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole, Matthew Needham as Lord Varys Strong, Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria, Harry Collett as Jacaerys Velaryon and Bethany Antonia as Lady Baela Targaryen.

Phoebe Campbell plays Lady Rhaena Targaryen, Phia Saban plays Queen Helaena Targaryen and Jefferson Hall plays Jason Lannister in the show’s second season.

New characters added to the prequel storyline include Abubakar Salim playing the role of Alyn of Hull, Gayle Rankin playing Alys Rivers, Freddie Fox playing the role of Ser Gwayne Hightower, Simon Russell Beale as Ser Simon Strong and Clinton Liberty playing Addam of Hull. and Jamie Kenna in the role of Ser Alfred Broome.

The new cast is joined by Kieran Bew playing the role of Hugh, Tom Bennett playing the role of Ulf, Tom Taylor playing Lord Cregan Stark and Vincent Regan as Ser Rickard Thorne.