Being a passionate enthusiast of Game of Thrones, working alongside the talented Emilia Clarke on Marvel's Secret Invasion has been an absolute career highlight for Ben Mendelsohn. Mendelsohn and Clarke portray a father-daughter duo in Secret Invasion, the highly anticipated Disney+ original series that brings to life the iconic comic book event involving Skrull infiltration on Earth. Clarke portrays the character G'iah, the matured daughter of Mendelsohn's character, Talos, and their characters find themselves on opposing sides of a tumultuous war. During the production of Secret Invasion, Mendelsohn and Clarke had the opportunity to film numerous captivating scenes together, and Mendelsohn recently expressed his utmost joy and satisfaction in sharing the set with her.
Emilia Clarke took center stage in a feature by the LA Times, revealing an interesting tidbit about Ben Mendelsohn's deep admiration for Game of Thrones, a series in which Clarke famously portrayed the iconic Daenerys Targaryen. It was disclosed that Mendelsohn has wholeheartedly immersed himself in the world of Game of Thrones, having watched the entire series "from start to finish" a remarkable four times. Moreover, Mendelsohn also opened up about the fascinating dynamics that unfolded between him and Clarke while portraying their respective characters on screen.
Ben Mendelsohn Praises His Secret Invasion Co-Star Emilia Clarke
"I believe Emilia and I can perceive enough in each other to simply relax and embrace the unknown together," expressed Mendelsohn. "We allowed ourselves to enter a magical realm where intimacy was allowed to flourish, and it felt incredibly fulfilling." He also shared glimpses of their off-camera interactions.
"We would sit on a bench and engage in conversations about what it meant to grow up as actors, considering both of us started at a young age," he shared. "We were genuinely kind to each other, and that in itself felt enchanting." The director of Secret Invasion, Ali Selim, also commented on the captivating chemistry between the two actors.
"While standing on set with her, I'm constantly amazed by her ability to tap into what I would call a universal truth and express it through dialogue, even with subtle eyebrow raises," Selim acknowledged. "Watching her perform makes me feel like she is capable of anything."
Ben Mendelsohn has previously expressed admiration for Emilia Clarke as well. During an interview with ComicBook.com's Brandon Davis about Secret Invasion, Mendelsohn praised his onscreen daughter.
"One of the greatest gifts, for me personally, was having this incredible individual and remarkable actor join us and bring Talos' daughter to life, adding an entire new dimension to the character," Mendelsohn conveyed during the interview. "I won't spoil anything since people haven't seen it yet, so you won't be getting any secrets from me. However, we do delve into the consequences and fault lines caused by the invasion in the show. We explore various facets of that. But this person right here..."
"We had a fantastic time," Clarke interjected. "We truly had a remarkable experience."
Marvel's top-tier super-spy, Nick Fury, makes a triumphant return in Secret Invasion, the highly anticipated limited series that made its debut on Disney+ on June 21st. Once again portrayed by the iconic Samuel L. Jackson, Fury takes center stage as he embarks on a relentless mission to uncover the truth behind a far-reaching Skrull invasion that has infiltrated the highest echelons of power within governments and organizations worldwide. Joining forces with Fury are trusted allies Maria Hill (Cobie Smulders), Everett Ross (Martin Freeman), and Talos (Ben Mendelsohn), while the enigmatic presence of James Rhodes, aka War Machine, adds an air of intrigue to the unfolding narrative. Adding to the excitement, a wave of fresh talent enters the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Emilia Clarke, Olivia Colman, and Kingsley Ben-Adir.
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