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- 06 Jun - 12 Jun, 2026
After nearly a decade defined by dragons, destiny and global fame, Emilia Clarke says she has closed the door on fantasy for good. The British actress, who became a household name as Daenerys Targaryen on HBO’s Game of Thrones, has said she does not plan to return to the genre that launched her career.
In recent interviews promoting her new Peacock series Ponies, Clarke made it clear that her future lies far from Westeros. “You’re highly unlikely to see me get on a dragon again,” Clarke said in an interview, adding that her time in fantasy storytelling feels complete.
Clarke’s decision comes as HBO continues to expand the Game of Thrones universe with new spinoffs. While the franchise remains, Clarke says her own chapter ended with the original series in which her portrayal of Daenerys earned her four Emmy nominations and worldwide recognition
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