Abigail Thorn Aspires to Play Wonder Woman in James Gunn’s DCU: “I’d Do It for Free” Abigail Thorn, the star of House of the Dragon, has expressed her desire to join James Gunn’s DC Universe as Wonder Woman, stating she would “play Diana for free.” The actress, known for her physicality and commitment to roles that blend performance and storytelling, shared her thoughts on her iconic red carpet look at the House of the Dragon premiere, her admiration for the superhero, and her ambitions in the entertainment industry. Thorn’s custom Wonder Woman-inspired gown, designed by Chris Habana, became a viral moment at the event. She collaborated with her stylist, Brian Conway, and makeup artist Nicki Buglewicz to create the look, which emphasized strength and confidence. The design included a custom breastplate, with no necklace to highlight the hierarchy of visuals, placing muscles at the forefront. Thorn also worked with Vivian Wilson, a model, to refine her posture and presence, comparing the process to learning to drive a powerful car. The final look featured a flowing hairstyle, glow serum for a radiant finish, and an Alexander McQueen bag adorned with knuckle dusters, reflecting her admiration for the designer’s bold, politically charged work. Thorn credited Wonder Woman’s unapologetic portrayal of power and heroism as a source of inspiration, particularly during her formative years when she felt self-conscious about her height and build. She highlighted how Diana Prince’s character, as depicted in Kelly Thompson’s Absolute Wonder Woman series, resonated with her, offering a sense of validation. Thorn praised the comic’s Eisner and Hugo nominations, expressing pride in its recognition and its message of female strength.#james_gunn #house_of_the_dragon #abigail_thorn #wonder_woman #alexander_mcqueen
House of the Dragon’s Tom Glynn-Carney Weighs Aegon’s Potential as a King The second season of House of the Dragon left fans grappling with the complexities of Aegon II Targaryen, a character whose actions and motivations have sparked intense debate. Central to this discussion is the question of whether Aegon could have been a good king, a query that actor Tom Glynn-Carney, who portrays the character, addressed in a recent roundtable interview. Glynn-Carney emphasized that Aegon’s potential as a ruler depends heavily on his environment, political pressures, and the advisors surrounding him. “It would depend very much on who he’s surrounded by, what the political climate is, what pressures exist at the time, what decisions he’s forced into making, and who his Hand is,” he explained. Glynn-Carney argued that Aegon possesses the capacity for empathy and care, suggesting that his character is not inherently evil but shaped by circumstances. Aegon’s journey in the series has been marked by both moments of vulnerability and morally ambiguous choices. Early in the story, he is depicted as a young man who genuinely cares for the smallfolk, as seen in his efforts to address their needs. However, this compassion is overshadowed by his later actions, including the brutal killing of innocent ratcatchers, which solidify his reputation as a ruthless figure. Glynn-Carney acknowledged these darker aspects of Aegon’s character, noting that his past includes instances of rape and bullying toward his family members. These actions, combined with his lack of strategic acumen and misunderstanding of royal duties, have painted him as a flawed ruler.#house_of_the_dragon #tom_glynncarney #aegon_targaryen #larys_strong #matthew_needham
House of the Dragon Embraces All-Out War in Season 3: 'The Show's Gotten Bigger' When it comes to the specific circumstances that trapped three of the key House of the Dragon stars in New York City in late February, a very obvious Game of Thrones reference comes to mind. On paper, the conditions for Entertainment Weekly's season 3 cover shoot felt achievable. Emma D'Arcy, our reigning Rhaenyra Targaryen, was already staying in Chelsea while performing in Off Broadway's modern Antigone adaptation, The Other Place (with a fellow Thrones alum, Tobias Menzies, no less). Tom Glynn-Carney — playing Rhaenyra's adversarial half brother Aegon II — was also free on a days-long break in between performances of the London-based production of Arthur Miller's All My Sons, with Bryan Cranston and Marianne Jean-Baptiste. That just left flying in Ewan Mitchell, Aemond "One-Eye" himself, to complete the trifecta of top contenders competing for the Iron Throne. A day before the shoot, a blizzard — nicknamed Winter Storm Hernando by the Weather Channel — swept across the Northeast. By Monday morning, most neighborhoods in Manhattan experienced more than 20 inches of snowfall. Public transportation and car traffic were severely limited, if not banned altogether. Flights were grounded. Somehow, despite the insurmountable odds, when crosstown travel wasn't even a guarantee, the shoot commenced. "Seeing New York in that atmosphere with the snow, it was Home Alone 2, you know?" Mitchell remarks when speaking to EW the following May. "It was just so cinematic." The proverbial winter on House of the Dragon is far less "ice" and way more "fire" as the Dance of the Dragons — the succession-sparked Targaryen civil war that's fated to cripple the empire and decimate the number of dragons in Westeros — rockets toward the endgame.#george_r_r_martin #house_of_the_dragon #ewan_mitchell #emma_darcy #ryan_condal
