The trailer for Olivia Cooke’s new TV show,The Girlfriend, provides a first look at herHouse of the Dragonfollow-up series. Cooke plays Alicent Hightower in the ongoingGame of Thronesprequel series, but she hasn’t appeared in any other TV shows sinceHouse of the Dragon’s 2022 season 1 premiere. Now, that’s about the change.
The newtrailer for Prime Video’s psychological thriller,The Girlfriend, introduces Robin Wright’s Laura, who is the loving mother to Laurie Davidson’s character, Daniel. Laura’s life is seemingly perfect, buther happiness is threatened by Daniel’s new girlfriend, Cherry (Cooke). See the full trailer for Prime Video’sThe Girlfriend, which premieres on June 25, 2025, below:
What Olivia Cooke’s Role Means For Prime Video’s The Girlfriend
How Olivia Cooke’s House Of The Dragon Experience Comes Into Play
Cooke proved herself to be adynamic actor inHouse of the Dragon. As Alicent Hightower, she is anxious and desperate, but this is juxtaposed by subtle cleverness and cruelty. The trailer forThe Girlfriendhints that Cooke’s character in the Prime Video series will lean more toward the latter qualities. It’s evident that there is more to Cherry than meets the eye.
Though Cherry is presented as a villain, this may only be from the perspective of Wright’s Laura, who has an uncomfortable connection to Davidon’s Daniel.
Cooke’s costars play equally as intriguing characters inThe Girlfriend. Though Cherry is presented as a villain, this may only be from the perspective of Wright’s Laura, who has an uncomfortable connection to Davidon’s Daniel. The psychological thriller is sure to explore these dynamics with plenty of personal manipulation and mental warfare.AfterHouse of the Dragon, that’s right up Cooke’s alley.
Our Take On Olivia Cooke’s House Of The Dragon Follow-Up Series
It’s An Exciting Next Step For The House Of The Dragon Actor
House of the Dragonis still ongoing, and Cooke is sure to be a prominent feature of the remaining two planned seasons. Naturally, given the immense success of this series and overwhelming praise for Cooke’s performance, it’s no surprise that she is already branching out into another series.The Girlfriendshould be the perfect way to set up Cooke’s continued career.
What’s more, it’s intriguing thatThe Girlfriendis seemingly capitalizing on the dynamics that have madeHouse of the Dragonwork.The trailer forThe Girlfriendimplies that Cooke’s character will be at war with Wright’s Laura. Of course, this isn’t the sort of literalwar we see inHouse of the Dragon, but it’s sure to be thrilling all the same.
I’m especially eager to see Cooke step away from the piety that so defines Alicent Hightower inHouse of the Dragon. In contrast,The Girlfriend’s Cherry appears to be far more wild and unpredictable. It’s a chance for the actor to stretch her wings now thatHouse of the Dragonhas made her a household name. Based on the trailer, this follow-up is unlikely to disappoint.
