Emilia Clarke Doesn’t Regret Her Franchise Flops
Emilia Clarke reflects on her career and the mixed reception of her roles in major franchises. Despite the disappointments, she maintains a positive outlook and emphasizes the importance of being selective in her projects. Clarke expresses gratitude for her experiences, particularly with Game of Thrones, and feels liberated from any negative associations with her past work.
- ▪Emilia Clarke gained fame as Daenerys Targaryen on Game of Thrones.
- ▪She acknowledges the poor reception of her roles in franchises like Solo: A Star Wars Story and Terminator Genisys.
- ▪Clarke feels grateful for her experiences and has learned to be more selective in her career choices.
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Emilia Clarke rose to fame at the very start of her career playing Daenerys Targaryen on Game of Thrones. But the final season of HBO’s blockbuster series was, shall we say, not very well received—in large part because of the way Dany’s hero-to-villain arc was handled. That wasn’t Clarke’s fault, of course, but it still meant fans didn’t have the best associations with her. And while her career has continued and she’s found success in dramas and rom-coms, her track record in big franchises hasn’t been the greatest, with roles in the likes of Solo: A Star Wars Story, Terminator Genisys, and Marvel series Secret…
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