Emilia Clarke, the iconic Daenerys from “Game of Thrones,” is embarking on a new adventure with “Ponies,” a spy thriller for Peacock, hoping to return to success.
Emilia Clarke, known for her iconic role as Daenerys Targaryen on Game of Thrones, is ready to take on a new challenge. The British actress will play Bea in Ponies, a spy thriller set in the middle of the Cold War. The series, produced by Peacock, promises to explore new territory for Clarke, far from the dragons and lands of Westeros.
What is Ponies?
Ponies is set in Moscow in 1977. Bea, played by Clarke, is a gifted daughter of Soviet immigrants who speaks fluent Russian. She works as an anonymous secretary at the American embassy alongside Twila, a daring little provincial. Their lives are turned upside down when their husbands are mysteriously killed in the USSR, forcing them to become CIA agents. Together, they will have to foil a plot that threatens their lives.
Will this project, created by Susanna Fogel (Booksmart, The Flight Attendant) and David Iserson (Mr. Robot), mark a comeback for Emilia Clarke? The British actress recently filmed Criminal for Prime Video, alongside Charlie Hunnam. After a role as strong as that of Daenerys, the question arises as to whether the actress is capable of reinventing herself in this role of a strong woman, evolving in a complex and dangerous world of espionage.
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A complicated post-Game of Thrones for Emilia Clarke
Since Game of Thrones ended, Emilia Clarke has tried to diversify her career. She notably starred in the romantic comedy Last Christmas (2019) and the thriller Above Suspicion (released directly on VOD in France), but without finding the impact of her role in the cult series. Her performance in Secret Invasion for Disney+ marked her return to the world of blockbuster series, although the reception was mixed. With Ponies, Clarke hopes to restore her image and prove that she can still captivate a wide audience.
This new series could well be the opportunity for Emilia Clarke to regain the same notoriety that she acquired thanks to Daenerys. The casting of Ponies remains to be completed. It remains to be seen if this dive into espionage will live up to the expectations of the fans.
