Gayle Rankin Talks Controversial Scene and Dragon Egg Plot in House of the Dragon

Actress Gayle Rankin, known for her role as Alys Rivers in HBO's fantasy series House of the Dragon, discussed a controversial incest‑themed scene in Season 3, Episode 7 where her character becomes involved in a hallucinatory encounter with Aemond Targaryen. Rankin described filming the sequence as “odd” and “unbearable,” noting the production’s effort to keep a light tone despite the complexity.

In addition to her work on the series, Rankin’s career includes notable performances in the Netflix series GLOW, the thriller The Listeners, and other film and television projects, highlighting her range across drama, comedy, and genre productions.