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House of the Dragon<\/em> has premiered to positive reviews, and it\u2019s recaptured at least some of the magic of Game of Thrones<\/em>. One of its stars Olivia Cooke<\/strong>She has a remarkable filmography. You may have missed her in a blockbuster movie sending up the \u201980s and \u201990s.<\/p>\n

Who Is Olivia Cooke<\/h2>\n

Olivia Cooke is a Greater Manchester-based actor who began acting at the age of seven. She was a part of numerous plays before turning 14. She appeared in numerous plays before she turned 14. \u201cAutumn Term,\u201dHarry Styles gifted her a piggyback. That would be the highest point for more people. Cooke was just beginning.<\/p>\n

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2014 was an exceptional year for Cooke. She appeared in three films. The Quiet Ones<\/em>, The Signal<\/em> Ouija<\/em>. The Signal<\/em>Sundance was the year that she debuted her new look. Ouija<\/em>Universal made a lot of money with this movie. She did all this while starring in AMC\u2019s Bates Motel<\/em>. She starred in the indie darlings the following year. Earl and Me, and the Dying Girl<\/em>Cooke plays the role of the titular dying girl. From that point on, Cooke was an established actress who hasn\u2019t struggled for work.<\/p>\n

Steven Speilberg: Working with<\/h2>\n

Now, Cooke is able to fulfill the dream of many actors: to appear as a lead character in a Steven Spielberg movie. Ready Player One<\/em> is a peculiar movie in Spielberg\u2019s portfolio. The film is set in 2045 and offers a glimpse into the future in which everyone lives their lives in virtual reality, in search for a prize. Cooke appeared alongside Tye Sheridan, Mark Rylance and Mark Rylance.<\/p>\n

Ready Player One<\/em> is based on the novel by Ernest Cline, and both are steeped in references to the \u201980s and \u201990s. T-Rex, Jurassic Park<\/em>The Iron Giant of Iron Giant<\/em>Chucky Child\u2019s Play<\/em>All of them cameo at different times. It\u2019s catnip for most Gen Xers.<\/p>\n

Continue onward \u2018House Of The Dragon\u2019<\/h2>\n

Ready Player One<\/em> scored Cooke a few nominations, including one for the vaunted Best Kiss at the MTV Movie & TV Awards. Sheridan and Cooke lost to Love, Simon<\/em>. It was followed up by a completely different project. Sound of Metal<\/em>. It could not have been more different for the Best Picture nominee Ready Player One<\/em>, and it\u2019s a masterclass in sound editing. Make a point of watching it; it\u2019s incredible.<\/p>\n

In House of the Dragon<\/em>Cooke plays Lady Alicent Hightower. She\u2019s the daughter of Ser Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King. In the premiere, a younger version plays King Viserys, who is grieving his wife. Emily Carey portrays her, and there’s some sexual tension between her and Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen. We can\u2019t wait to see if she\u2019s truly kind or harbors ambition all her own.<\/p>\n