LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 15: Milly Alcock attends the "House Of The Dragon" Sky Group Premiere at Leicester Square on August 15, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images)
Cover Milly Alcock is one to watch (Photo: Lia Toby/Getty Images)

Get to know the rising star in the HBO Max 'Game of Thrones prequel', which premiered over the weekend

Milly Alcock stars as the young princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in HBO’s latest television series, House of the Dragon, the prequel set 200 years before the Game of Thrones timeline that explains the events leading to the downfall of the Targaryen family.
 
The series premiered on August 21, and here are five things to know about Alcock now that you've met her character.

1. Milly is a nickname

While Milly Alcock may be her stage name and Instagram handle, the actor’s full name is Amelia May Alcock.

See more: Everything You Need to Know About HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon'

2. She plays the Dragon Mother’s great-great-great-great-great… aunt

Alcock plays a young version of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, the controversial heir to the Iron Throne, and distant ancestor of Game of Thrones’ Daenerys Targaryen (played by Emilia Clarke). The storyline jumps between past and present to better illustrate the Targaryen history, and Emma D’Arcy portrays Alcock's older self.

3. She’s big on photography

In addition to being in front of the camera, the actress also appears to enjoy being on the other side, and has shared her photography projects on Instagram. She's dabbled in editorial-style images and has also forayed into film photography, but here's hoping she'll share some behind-the-scenes photos from shooting House of the Dragon.

See more: What Inspired the Targaryen Look in HBO Max’s ‘House of the Dragon’?

4. She dropped out of school

At 17, Alcock had to decide between finishing her last year of secondary school or acting alongside Tim Minchin in the Australian drama Upright. Choosing the latter was evidently the best move for her career in the film industry.

5. She’s already a fashion darling

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 27: Milly Alcock attends HBO Original Drama Series "House Of The Dragon" World Premiere at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on July 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/WireImage)
Above Milly Alcock in Alexander McQueen (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/WireImage)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 15: Milly Alcock attends the Sky Group Premiere of "House Of The Dragon" in Leicester Square on August 15, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage)
Above Milly Alcock in Dior (Photo: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage)

Alcock has so far been seen in Givenchy, Dior and Alexander McQueen and Cartier at House of the Dragon premieres, sporting stunning looks that mirror her character's opulent costumes in the show. Dramatic gowns, rich fabrics, golden chains and sparkling stones are not out of the question for this actress, and we're looking forward to seeing which other fashion houses will dress her, and what she'll be wearing next.

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