Emilia Clarke, widely recognized for her acclaimed performance in the popular series Game of Thrones, is on the verge of making her much-anticipated debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) very soon. Fans can look forward to seeing her embody the character of Gi’ah, who is the daughter of Talos.
In a recent revelation, Clarke shared intriguing details about her role, emphasizing that Gi’ah has endured a tough life and her relationship with Talos hasn’t exactly been beneficial. The actress also highlighted how her character will offer a unique perspective that bridges the divide between humans and the Skrull species.
During a virtual press conference for the Disney+ series Secret Invasion, where Clarke stars alongside a talented cast, she managed to elicit an amusing confession from her co-star Ben Mendelsohn. Mendelsohn inadvertently admitted to feeling intimidated by Clarke, adding an element of fun to their behind-the-scenes dynamics.
Emilia Clarke Intimidated Ben Mendelsohn During Secret Invasion
During a virtual press conference for the Disney+ series Secret Invasion, Emilia Clarke engaged in a lively conversation about her co-stars. In a delightful turn of events, she managed to elicit an amusing confession from Ben Mendelsohn.
Clarke playfully made Mendelsohn reveal that he was intimidated by the GoT star during their time working together. She expressed her fondness for Mendelsohn and the enjoyable experience of collaborating with him on the show.
“I love him. I just love Ben [Mendelsohn]. I love working with Ben. It was so much fun. It was really easy, because obviously we’re playing… I mean, there’s tension all over the shop, but there is obviously a deep familiarity, and shorthand, and knowledge of each other that it’s just so easy and free acting with Ben that it felt… It was just gorgeous. We just had a giggle, didn’t we? We had a good time.”
Mendelsohn, in response, affirmed his enjoyment of their collaboration, admitting, “I was very intimidated too.” Playfully dismissing his claim, Clarke countered, saying, “No, you weren’t!”
Mendelsohn held his position, revealing he watched Game of Thrones four times.
“No, no, no, for real! Because– you don’t understand. I’ve watched that GOT thing four times, like, bang, bang, cover-to-cover. I was kind of like, I was nervous, right? I was. And I didn’t know what to expect. And then you made meals and I was just like… And we had to sit by a lake with a lot of ducks, a lot of planes.”
Emilia Clarke Reveals Why She Signed Up For Secret Invasion
Emilia Clarke openly expressed her excitement for Marvel’s Secret Invasion, emphasizing her main attraction to the project: its star-studded cast. During a chat with the PA news agency, she gushed, “I can’t believe I’m here; it feels absolutely amazing,” at the Los Angeles premiere of the series.
The talented actress considered it a true privilege to work alongside esteemed actors she greatly admires, including Samuel L. Jackson, Olivia Colman, and Ben Mendelsohn. In her own words, she revealed,
“Getting to work with this cast was a true privilege, getting to watch people who I admire so much who are legitimate, bonafide movie stars – it was wonderful.“
Clarke further emphasized that the opportunity to appear with these megastars was her primary attraction to the project. With sheer enthusiasm, she succinctly stated, “Olivia Colman, Sam Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Marvel – done.”
Notably, Clarke also shared insights about Secret Invasion, describing it as a series that is “very grounded” with an element of urgency that would undoubtedly excite fans of the Marvel universe.
Secret Invasion will premiere on June 21, 2023, exclusively on Disney+.
Source: The Direct
