Emma D’Arcy’s Golden Globes Fate is Pretty Much Sealed Thanks to 1 Show That Absolutely Killed It Over ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2
- Emma D'Arcy gets her second nod at Golden Globe Awards for House of the Dragon.
- Actress Anna Sawai from Shōgun is currently the top contender for the win.
- 82nd Golden Globe Awards will premiere on CBS on January 5, 2025.
Actress Emma D’Arcy is widely known for their portrayal of Rhaenyra Targaryen in HBO’s fantasy series House of the Dragon, a Game of Thrones prequel. The actress had mentioned that while they were aware of Game of Thrones, they had not known about House of the Dragon until they were cast in the lead role. Directed by Miguel Sapochnik, D’Arcy is the face of the show, and critics and audiences for their spectacular performance have appreciated them on-screen.
House of the Dragon is one of the most beloved fantasy shows, even though the popularity of Game of Thrones in comparison remains unmatched. D’Arcy is regarded as one of the finest actors in the industry, and critics have noted that it’s very hard to take your eyes off the screen whenever D’Arcy’s on. Their hard work and dedication are rewarded with them earning a Golden Globe nomination, but there’s a catch.
Emma D’Arcy reacts to receiving a second Golden Globe nomination for House of the Dragon
The 82nd Golden Globe Awards nominations were announced live on December 9, 2024, at a press conference at The Beverly Hilton by Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut. Selena Gomez starrer Emilia Pérez became the most nominated comedy or musical movie with 10 nominations under their kitty.
Actress Emma D’Arcy earned their second Golden Globe nomination under Best Performance in a Television Series-Drama for House of the Dragon. In their conversation with Gold Derby, the actress reacts to their nomination and mentions that this time around it feels completely different for them. They explained that when they were nominated for season one, the story was too fresh to properly make sense of. They added,
When I was at the ceremony, I think my body was just in a sort of fight-or-flight response the whole time. It was adrenalizing and so far away from any experience I’d had prior to that.
D’Arcy added that they have a very different perspective now and think that the series has felt personal to them. The 32-year-old actress mentioned that they have so much love for the show and the people who make it happen. It allows D’Arcy to reflect on all of that labor.
The actresses stay away from social media, but they love meeting people and hearing them out. They said it’s one of the most amazing and beautiful parts of their job. Emma D’Arcy said people are vocal about how they connect with the work or the character.
The actress lastly added that one of the most beautiful aspects of long-form television is that both the actor and the viewer develop a long-term relationship with the characters.
Will Emma D’Arcy be able to beat Shōgun’s Anna Sawai for a Golden Globe win?
Created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, Shōgun is a historical drama based on the 1975 novel by James Clavell. It stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai, Cosmo Jarvis, and more. The series has received critical acclaim worldwide for its direction, writing, visuals, and performances of the cast, and its faithfulness to the source material.
Actress Anna Sawai, who played Toda Mariko on the show, has also earned a nomination for Best Performance in a Television Series-Drama. With Shōgun being regarded as one of the best shows in 2024, Sawai’s acting was also highly appreciated, and fans believe that it’s going to be very hard for any other actress to beat her for the award.
Sawai became the first Asian woman to win an Emmy for Best Actress in Drama. In speaking to EW, after her win at the Emmy Awards earlier this year, she said,
I feel like I don’t really understand it quite yet, especially when I hear the words ‘historic’ or ‘first.’ I think it was just wanting it for the team and being so proud, but also not knowing if the nominees were going to win.
After the nominations for the 82nd Golden Globe Awards were announced, fans mentioned that ‘Anna Sawai was amazing on the show, and since she isn’t coming back for Season 2, I’m going to guess she’s the heavy favorite.’ Another user wrote, ‘Against Shogun? Tough fight for HoTD’.
As the actress’ character died in season one, it’s very unlikely that she’d appear in the second season. But she shared with EW that people joke with her that she should appear as a ghost or the evil twin sister on the show. Sawai mentioned that if it were up to her, she wouldn’t bring her back because why would she want to ruin something so perfect?
A Reddit user detailed that while Sawai’s performance on Shōgun was incredible, Emma D’Arcy’s performance cannot be dismissed because they were brilliant on the show. A lot of fans pointed out that D’Arcy’s performance was top-notch, but it was the script that was the problem.
The 82nd Golden Globe Awards will premiere on CBS on January 5, 2025. Comedian Nikki Glaser is going to host the show.
