Emma D’Arcy (Rhaenyra) has opened up about the difficult reality of saying goodbye to co-star Harry Collett, who plays her son Jacaerys Velaryon. In a heartfelt interview with Entertainment Weekly, D’Arcy reflected on the real emotional bonds formed during years of filming together and the sadness that comes with characters’ arcs ending.
Quick read:
- Emma D’Arcy says they’ll miss working alongside Harry Collett
- They said they deeply care about him
- The relationships built on set are precious
The dark side of long-running series
D’Arcy described the bittersweet nature of working on a recurring series.
“I think this is the dark side of the coin of a recurring series. These bonds that we create are all very real. There’s this whole parallel constellation of friendships and relationships happening.”
Harry Collett has been part of the show since the first season, and D’Arcy emphasized how deeply loved he is both on and off screen.
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“Harry has been on the series for a long time. He is deeply loved, he is a wonderful person and I care a lot about him. I don’t want to imagine this. I don’t want to imagine this for his character. I don’t want to imagine this for him.”
A real connection beyond the screen
The comments highlight how the cast’s genuine friendships make on-screen losses feel even more painful. Jacaerys’ storyline has been central to Rhaenyra’s journey, and Collett’s warm personality has made him a fan favorite. D’Arcy’s words show the personal toll these farewells take on the actors, who have spent years building these relationships.
Fans will definitely miss seeing this mother-son duo on-screen.
