TV network apologized after its CEO made offensive remarks about Emilia Clarke.
On Wednesday (August 17), his Foxtel boss, who aired Game of Thronesin Australia, described Daenerys' actor as "a tall man." It's low and stocky." The premiere event for the new spin-off series.
Prequel House of the DragonIn a speech before the Sydney premiere, Patrick Delaney shared his first experience with Game of Thrones: "I thought, 'What is this show about short, stocky girls walking through fire?'"
member "There was a bit of a gasp," another member added, telling the outlet.
"For him,Game of Thrones was a very different thing for television in 2011, and Emilia Clarke went from being relatively unknown to being the most recognizable and most ... loved being an actor on TV and in movies," the statement read.
"On behalf of Mr. Delaney, Foxtel and his group apologize if his remarks were misunderstood and offended."
Clark has yet to comment on the report. did not comment.
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House of the Dragons Hundreds Thronesfollows the story of the Targaryen Civil War, years before the events of.
Among the three-man cast are Paddy Considine, Rhys Ifans and Matt Smith. He recently found himself questioning the number of scenes heneeded sex while filming the HBO series.
The available series opens in the US on Sunday (August 21st), with the UK premiere arriving the following day at 2am on Sky Atlantic. Following the simulcast, it will be available for streaming on NOW.
