‘House of the Dragon’ is setting a precedent for fantasy summer shows and fans can’t stop theorizing about the plot points on social media. As the rhythm continues, Olivia Cookewho plays Alicent Hightower, shared her insight into the weird age gap between mothers and children on the show. problem? Despite the expected generation gap, the age gap between the actors is minimal. Here’s a closer look at Olivia Cooke’s reaction to the age gap in ‘House of the Dragon’.
Olivia Cooke talks about the age gap between mother and son
Initially, Olivia Cooke was shocked after being introduced to the fact that someone a year younger than her would be cast as her son. The 32-year-old currently plays the mother of her 31-year-old co-star Tom Glynn-Kearney. Additionally, Ewan Mitchell, 29, and Phia Saban, 27, are his children on the famous series despite being just a few years younger than him. Realizing the serious truth, Cook technically played the role of a grandmother at such a young age.
Olivia Cooke says ‘They don’t want to see women age’
“When I found out that Tom Glynn-Kearney was auditioning for my son, I was like, ‘What? Are they going to recast Alicent again? And do another jump?’ He said during an interview with the Happy Sad Confused podcast. She continued to express her thoughts, “I think spiritually Tom and I are related. It’s weird, isn’t it? I feel a lot about it. I’m like, ‘God, is it just art? Is it just Hollywood? They don’t want to see women age, you know?’ I think it’s a big leap for the audience. Or maybe I’m just a great actor.”‘House of the Dragon Season 3’ released on JioHotstar on June 21, 2026 with weekly release.
