“You look like you don’t care!” 😂 The House Of The Dragon cast on their *brutal* director's notes

Matt Smith, Fabien Frankel, Olivia Cooke and Emma D’Arcy dodge giving away spoilers as BBC Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb sits down with them in honour of House Of The Dragon returning to our TV screens at long, long last (HBO over in the US, here in the UK on Sky / NOW). Expect your usual mix of high octane nonsense, touching on Friends references, trying to blag your way onto a plane and, needless to say, Rhys Ifans’s backside.
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[@Nangeala]

Why is this interviewer just so much better than the others? He is engaging the actors like Graham Norton does. Making them so animated. Im loving it.

[@blakerackley8874]

He moved over from Empire Magazine I believe, so he’s used to speaking with actors.

[@kmabroukful]

He's Aly Plumb! been doing it for yeaaaaaaaars and we love him for it!

[@BathtubJenn]

Aly Plumb is fantastic. Great questions, makes them comfy. Like meeting an old friend. And he knows his shit!

[@dloregonlin31]

I am journalist, I need classes from him.

[@BlackCatBritt]

genuinely, he's the best interviewer I've ever seen- he understands how to build great rapport with actors, having fun and treating them like actual people. He has a good bit of British humor too, so I feel like that goes a long way as well haha

[@nebullae]

cookie omg is that olivia’s nickname 🥺

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

Obviously...

[@cnmcnm5853]

I actually binge watched all the interviews and I've never heard anyone calling her cookie, at least from the hotd cast, usually liv (she said once Olivia sounds too official). I believe it's a Fabien thing; he's such a sweetheart

[@courtneylovett8307]

Cookie?! Stop thats so cuteeee

[@deeobrien5417]

I melted when I heard that, it’s such a cute nickname! ❤

[@mansnotbot4160]

Hardly a leap

[@SM-rn8sq]

Where do they say that?

[@milh1803]

@@SM-rn8sq Around 2:44 Fabien says it

[@goosefight]

the GOT/HOTD cast all have such the best friendships and chemistry, it's so wonderful to see especially for such dark shows (sometimes literally).

[@yesimarangel]

Wait, THAT is Otto Hightower’s on Nothing Hill? Oh my god 😂

[@c0ronariu5]

Yep, “it’s meeee, spikeeeeeyyyy”

[@liamkampff1]

"I'll say I'm in House of the Dragon now... see what I get" Emma: "Arrested" LOLLLL

[@deeobrien5417]

The way Ali both entertains and puts everyone he interviews at ease and you can see in all their faces how much they enjoy being interviewed by him. He always brings out the most interesting - the absolute opposite to the boring, run of the mill - questions and you can really see how much the guests love being interviewed by him, how interested they are in his questions and aware of his interviews with all the big names. This is why the Ali Plumb interviews are always the very best interviews in every junket for everyone from the actors to the audience. It seems to be a treat both for the interviewee and for us. As someone who has worked as this kind of journalist but for print I know it’s absolutely no mean feat to so consistently engage those whom you interview, especially people like these guys who have been sitting in these press rooms for long, long days on end being asked various alterations of the same like max. ten questions where,because it’s their job to sell this show, they have to patiently try to keep it interesting (and once you watch a few of the new cast interviews you start getting a bit bored yourself at the same questions and answers that I stopped pretty quickly) but i clicked so fast when I saw it was Ali interviewing these four and was not disappointed! And that’s the happiest and most engaged I’ve seen any of them look since the start of this press season 🖤

[@YoYo-yq5uo]

Love Olivia thanking him at the end

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

Huh? They always do that, it's basic politeness to thank each other for interview.

[@lucassantilli]

Well spotted, I also loved when the interviewer asked them questions

[@g.holmes8764]

Matt mocking others lines is hilarious haha❤

[@vjtheowl6091]

Why isn't Rhys ever promoting with the rest of the cast? I'd love to see his hilariousness offscreen! :D

[@amarbyrd2520]

Sounds like he's more than a little bit dangerous 😄😄

[@severussnapeytp715]

apparently he hates press

[@michaelm1221]

Is Matt preparing for some superhero movie role, dude seems to be getting jacked😂

[@360.Tapestry]

he looked like that in morbius

[@areebariz1639]

I was shocked at how built up he was in episode 1. He looks RIPPED

[@matthewmarkham5096]

I swear his jaw is like bigger too

[@amarbyrd2520]

He was always an athlete -- he was planning to be a footie player till he had trouble with his back

[@kayleighbrown5267]

I could watch this man interview people for hours

[@esthergandia130]

LOVEE Matt’s reference to FRIENDS 😂😂

[@ac2244]

Ali Plumb the GOAT

[@LorenzoQ97]

I’ve been cracking up at this for a solid two minutes. I just found out that Otto Hightower was also that goofy dude in Notting Hill! 😂

[@amarbyrd2520]

He was also the goofy dude in The Replacements

[@mileslaw]

Matt does look rather unique.

[@Missjunebugfreak]

Olivia is just insanely beautiful.

[@hartshaped]

I can tell Ali was having a polite inner meltdown when he heard "The Joker, Batman 2" Ali: "The Dark Knight!" 😬☝

[@jimmyrustlerz]

It was Batman 2

[@hartshaped]

@@jimmyrustlerz don't... you'll get Ali in the comments

[@Reylandson]

I didn’t know Rhys was chill like that 😹

[@asniartirtarani6427]

it truly caught me off guard when matt suddenly mentioned heath ledger. cz lately, i did spend my days watching matt in so many interviews while thinking about how much he genuinely reminds me of heath. and i've literally said this before, somewhere in the comment, that i do think they both share the same vibe. you know.. authenticity at its finest, exploding charisma, dashing behavior,.. ALL THAT🙌 i mean.. it's a poor thing that they didn't get the chance to work together😢what an exceptional dynamic duo they could've been🥲 rip heath ledger. you and matt would've smashed it🙌

[@geoluc.p.4434]

Wow!! Buena entrevista, gracias!!♡

[@saminulsakib4083]

Ali's engagement with celebrities is effortless. Fanboy here!

[@beetlejuiceblues12]

Rhys being the goofiest during scenes but playing one of the most serious characters is iconic lmao

[@jackson857]

Fantastic as always from Ali. I just wish it had been longer.

[@vickyshinoa1270]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="45">0:45</a> my god- I literally watched a KZbinr who did the same thing as well as referenced Friends as well, it was for a different reason though but still-my smile widened

[@AnalysingLife]

What’s so good about blasphemy?? Fool

[@edzeljereza8234]

Did Emma and Olivia change colors on purpose for this interview? Emma with the green and Olivia with the black.

[@scottdowling7707]

Is Ali Plumb just boys with the whole cast? That was less of an interview and more like watching a chat between friends. Everyone else: take notes.

[@rasmusn.e.m1064]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="411">6:51</a> Ali said RADA, but radar also works here xD

[@MarceloPerdigon-jm3vh]

I love these interwies ❤

[@chelleyroberts]

What workout routine have they been putting Matt through? He has filled out

[@John14710]

I’ve gotta be the one to mention that Matt smith is more and more built by the season

[@crazylizard1889]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="460">7:40</a> Could Emma be referring to the Trooping of the Colour?

[@farmansiddiqui9279]

After watching the first ep, it’s safe to predict this season is going to be a bloodbath.

[@crystall.411]

*rest of the series yes.

[@tinatinioramishvili4530]

Just what I was waiting for

[@dihboas]

this video is WAY TO SHORT come on BBC!

[@Varekai0723]

Probably because the show airs on Sky lol.

[@dihboas]

@@Varekai0723 ?

[@monicad99]

clearly fabien frankel has his celeb look alike in eric bana, not marc ruffalo.

[@Varekai0723]

He is the spitting image of his late father Mark Frankel, who was also an actor.

[@brookswilliams5239]

Strange he resembles 2 actors who have played the Incredible Hulk

[@SuperMarkizas]

Dude looks like young Eric Bana

[@joshbendix6102]

Holy shit, Otto is little Nicky’s brother 🤦🏼‍♂️ I just realized where I knew him from. Get in the flask Adrian!

[@tashfox12]

Where are the other cast members?

[@yellogalchun]

Matt looks thicc with that shirt

[@StaminaMC]

Was hoping for a longer cut of this on iPlayer. Alas, twas not to be.

[@Gametime41300]

So true. No one looks like Matt smith

[@sneza3204]

I'd like to think, that the Police Officer had in mind to not bring Emma into an uncomfortable situation, as a shutdown road, military including, is really no joke. When it comes to authorities, there is no joking and no specialty. Besides the episode of Kit Harrington and the Police Officer, which is a completely different situation.

[@deeobrien5417]

That encounter with Kit was one for the ages, of all fan encounters it’s the best, like *On your way Lord Commander* amazing!

[@zyonmdc]

milooo

[@odinaksnes4950]

Matt looks like Erling Haaland

[@eunhyuekpark6159]

Matt Smith does a great job as Daemon just as good/better than he was a beloved Dr Who.

[@al28854]

he got them bigger 'guns' now, and not afraid to show it. Anyhoo, feels like just last week seeing him as that skinny actor playing the new Doctor Who with Karen Gillan at his 1st time at SDCC inside hall H. Wow, time flies.

[@kawkinbawls9345]

Screen recorded Olivia Cooke saying “naughty boy” multiple times… will not apologize

[@jimmyrustlerz]

How did they not say Eric Bana lol looks exactly like him

[@al28854]

Fabien is a spitting image of his late father, hope to see him play a vampire in the near future, just like daddy. Also, actually Fabien looks more like a Sam Rockwell, but with about 18% more nose.

[@chloecoleman7053]

House of the dragon is amazing love Matt as daemon. Wow 😊

[@jace-wi7ho]

Fabien so handsome

[@jerrylangford2991]

Haha, sounds like that's 2 votes for Team Green!

[@Leo-V]

When George makes a show give him praise he gives ppl in UK acting jobs 🤣

[@JohnDavis-yo2ht]

Cool

[@adamarradaza7786]

Fabien looks like Christian Bale to me haha

[@jdelray]

Fabian Frankel is far better looking than a young michael imperioli lol. love chrissy as much as anyone but thats an insult to fabian. i wouldnt want that guy around any of my women lol In the Sopranos when James Gandolfini goofs "that is not a bill, thats a beak" about Imperioli's nose it is quite funny because you see the hint of truth. that joke to Fabian doesn't land. however I doubt Fabian could ever play a gangster the way Imperioli did. that performance was just spectacular.

[@AmethystEyes]

Fab and Matt gave away Alicent and Cole. They are both responsible in some way. 😂

[@geoafe66]

😂

[@helvimarini1634]

Wippol, adalah, Indonesian black, market, kalau enggak pol, cencel, hihi

[@helvimarini1634]

Hay, yu nO, wipol

[@myc876]

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[@faridaaslanova3643]

Olivia Cooke is such a lovely woman🥰. It is a shame they gave her a disgusting character to play.

[@human396]

Her charachter is great wdym?!

[@Gloria0667]

Matt looks a bit like Gordon Ramsey.

[@jace-wi7ho]

HoD is better than GoT. Acting is better.. and story is better.. thats why its won best drama..

[@Nonnie868]

Why is EMMA D'ARCY not in the title? You know, the actor who plays the main character in the show, and the person who said that line? Edit: The title originally mentioned Matt Smith and Olivia Cooke by name, but not Emma D'Arcy, who that quote belongs to. But just in case, I'm not deleting my comment✌️

[@human396]

Why would she be in the title? It isn't called "House of Emma Darcy" is it?

[@StaminaMC]

The show doesn’t have a _singular_ main character.

[@Nonnie868]

​@@human396 Emma goes by they/them, and Rhaenyra is the main character of the story, so I'm afraid they are the main lead.

[@Nonnie868]

​​@@StaminaMC Yes, it does. Promotion did treat the younger version played by Milly Alcock as the sole lead, you just have to go back and look at the S1 poster. Only now that the story moved forward and the character is played by a non-binary person that they're conveniently making this a multi-lead show.

[@Nonnie868]

Btw, I'm just now realizing they changed the title to "House of the Dragon cast". It originally included that quote by Emma but mentioned only Matt and Olivia.

[@jace-wi7ho]

Interviewer looks like kate beckinsales ex husband

[@realtalk8092]

Emma D'Arcy should be in the title as the STAR of House of the Dragon... plus the owner of the quote. EDIT: They changed only having "Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke" in the title to "The House of the Dragon cast" now. Good enough.

[@awesomehpt8938]

Matt smith looks like the heads on Easter island

[@jutangclan8013]

Now let’s see what you look like since you feel comfortable enough to comment on other’s appearance from behind a screen.

[@ManjuNath_00]

The second season episode 1 was so dark in term of picture quality it was same as that of game of thrones last season

[@athuldas4959]

It was not that bad

[@ManjuNath_00]

@@athuldas4959 I have to adjust the brightness everytime but even then it was very dark .. you would have also felt I assume

[@athuldas4959]

@@ManjuNath_00 I didn't have to

[@celeste7987]

Might just be your screen, bro. It looked a bit dark on my old MacBook, but it was fine when I watched it on a TV.

[@blakerackley8874]

Eric Bana over Mark Ruffalo, but I guess Mark is the bigger lib.

[@dardobartoli]

This interviewer is the most cringe worthy I have ever seen, stop trying to be every interviewees best mate.

[@Eva-ed4ed]

I love that this cast feels so queer for some reason

[@user-gy4tp4yt4o]

The same couples are not interesting to watch. Hbo you have a terrible promo company

[@therenegade916]

These are two iconic duos. Not to mention the 4 OG principal cast members.

[@lanascherryflvrduche]

Olivia and Emma are iconic to watch together and they shouldn’t be interviewed with others at all !!!

[@tiernanrea1726]

​@lanascherryflvrduche get over your weird parasocial relationship to actors who don't know you lol.

[@lanascherryflvrduche]

@@tiernanrea1726 never said I wanted them To notice me or anything you returd ijbol I like watching them together get over yourself you must’ve thought you were making a point 💀💀

[@tiernanrea1726]

@@lanascherryflvrduche "returd jblll" What ? Lol

[@alycemunroe2725]

Emma really looks like she doesn’t give a shit….still the worst casting I can think of 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@zaramel4694]

Emma's pronouns are "they/them" at least insult them with respect to their gender

[@dustin2207]

I LOVE THESE INTERVIEWS, this guy is awesome (and I generally hate these things).