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Emma Zia D'Arcy (born 27 June 1992) is an English actor. They are known for their roles in the BBC drama Wanderlust (2018), the Amazon Prime series Truth Seekers (2020), and the HBO fantasy series House of the Dragon (2022–).

Emma D'Arcy
Born
Emma Zia D'Arcy

(1992-06-27) 27 June 1992 (age 30)
Enfield, Greater London, England
Alma materRuskin School of Art, Oxford
Occupation
  • Actor
  • theatre maker
Years active2015–present

Early life


D'Arcy was born in the North London Borough of Enfield. In year six, they played Titania in a school production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, which they credit for introducing them to acting.[1] They studied Fine Art at the Ruskin School of Art through St Edmund Hall, Oxford, graduating in 2011.[2][3] During their time at university, D'Arcy took up theatre on the side with their friends,[4] beginning as a set designer before moving into acting and directing.[5]


Career



Theatre


D'Arcy has appeared in several theatre productions, including The Pillowman at the Oxford Playhouse, Romeo and Juliet at the Southwark Playhouse, The Games We Played at Theatre503, Callisto: A Queer Epic at the Arcola Theatre, Against at the Almeida Theatre alongside Ben Whishaw, A Girl in School Uniform (Walks into a Bar) at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, Mrs. Dalloway at the Arcola Theatre, and The Crucible at The Yard Theatre.[2]


Television


D'Arcy made their television debut as Naomi Richards in Nick Payne's 2018 BBC One and Netflix series Wanderlust. They starred as Astrid in the 2020 Amazon Prime Video series Truth Seekers, a comedy horror series starring Nick Frost.[2][6][7]

As of 2022, D'Arcy stars as Rhaenyra Targaryen in the HBO fantasy series House of the Dragon, a Game of Thrones prequel and adaptation of George R. R. Martin's companion book Fire and Blood.[7][8] The series began production in April 2021, and its ten-episode first season debuted in August 2022.[9][10]


Film


D'Arcy appeared in the 2020 comedy-drama film Misbehaviour directed by Philippa Lowthorpe, and the 2021 romantic drama Mothering Sunday, directed by Eva Husson.[11] In 2022, D'Arcy joined the cast of Anna, a film about the murdered Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya.[12]


Personal life


D'Arcy is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns.[13]


Filmography



Film


Year Films Role Notes
2015 United Strong Alone Sniper Short
2019 O Holy Ghost Stephanie Short
2020 Misbehavior Hazel
2021 Mothering Sunday Emma Hobday

Television


Year Series Role Notes
2018 Wanderlust Naomi Richards Main cast
2019 Wild Bill Alma Episode: "Alte und Einsame"
2020 Hanna Sonia Richter 2 episodes
2020 Truth Seekers Astrid Main cast
2022 House of the Dragon Rhaenyra Targaryen (adult) Main role, 5 episodes

Music video


YearArtistTitle
2017Little Cub"Too Much Love"

References


  1. Dunn, Frankie (26 September 2022). "Emma D'Arcy on House of the Dragon and gender politics". I-D. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  2. "Emma D'Arcy - Roxane Vacca Management". Roxane Vacca Management. Archived from the original on 7 October 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  3. "Taking Teddy Hall to the Oxford Playhouse". The Aularian: 13. 6 August 2015. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  4. Ottenberg, Mel (10 October 2022). "Emma D'Arcy Is on Fire". Interview Magazine. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  5. Nugent, Annabel (24 September 2022). "Emma D'Arcy: 'I really like playing women and I'm really good at it'". The Independent. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  6. Moore, Camille (6 August 2020). "10 Things You Didn't Know about Emma D'Arcy". TVOvermind. Archived from the original on 10 May 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  7. Low, Elaine (11 December 2020). "'Game of Thrones' Prequel 'House of the Dragon' Adds Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D'Arcy". Variety. Archived from the original on 18 February 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  8. Andreeva, Nellie (11 December 2020). "'House Of the Dragon': Olivia Cooke, Matt Smith & Emma D'Arcy To Star In HBO's 'Game of Thrones' Prequel". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 11 December 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  9. Romano, Nick (5 May 2021). "House of the Dragon unleashes first look at cast for Game of Thrones prequel". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 5 May 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  10. Gonzales, Erica (5 May 2021). "A Game of Thrones Prequel Show, House of the Dragon, Is Coming". Harper's Bazaar. Archived from the original on 27 April 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  11. Morales, Wilson (19 December 2019). "Trailer To Dramedy 'Misbehaviour' Featuring Gugu Mbatha-Raw As 1st Black Woman To Win Miss World". Archived from the original on 8 April 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  12. Wiseman, Andreas; Wiseman, Andreas (12 September 2022). "'House Of The Dragon' Star Emma D'Arcy, 'Industry' Actor Harry Lawtey & 'Willow' Star Ellie Bamber Join Movie 'Anna' About Murdered Russian Journalist & Putin Scourge Anna Politkovskaya". Deadline. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  13. Iftikhar, Asyia (21 July 2022). "Game of Thrones spin-off House of the Dragon has a non-binary lead". PinkNews. Archived from the original on 26 July 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022.



На других языках


[de] Emma D’Arcy

Emma Zia D’Arcy (27. Juni 1992 in London, England) ist eine britische nichtbinäre Person, die schauspielerisch tätig ist.
- [en] Emma D'Arcy

[es] Emma D'Arcy

Emma Zia D'Arcy (Londres, 27 de junio de 1992) es una personalidad británica del cine, la televisión y el teatro, que se identifica de género no binario. A lo largo de su carrera ha aparecido en numerosas producciones televisivas como Truth Seekers y Wanderlust. Desde 2022 interpreta a Rhaenyra Targaryen, en su versión adulta, en la serie de televisión de HBO La casa del dragón, una precuela derivada de Juego de Tronos que se estrenó el 21 de agosto de 2022.

[ru] Д’Арси, Эмма

Эмма Зиа Д’Арси (англ. Emma Zia D'Arcy, род. 27 июня 1992 года, Лондон, Англия) — британская актриса театра и кино. Известна по роли Астрид в сериале «Искатели правды» (2020) и роли Рейениры Таргариен в сериале «Дом Дракона» (2022).



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