If while you watched last night’s episode, you thought to yourself, “Wow, Olivia Cooke is a masterful actor. She is eating up these scenes. No one else is getting anywhere close to the level of talent she has. Give this woman an Emmy. Should I join her fan club? I wonder if she sells merch.” Then you are not alone, because I, too, was amazed, astonished, and ordered this shirt from Etsy. But Olivia Cooke is no newcomer to the world of film and television. She’s been turning out consistently incredible work for nearly a decade, and I have no idea what her fate will be on House of the Dragon (because I didn’t read the spoilers), but I’m praying to the gods (both the old and the new) that Alicent gets that Iron Throne. While we wait for her new episodes, however, here is a quick primer on the always incredible Olivia Cooke. From indie dramas to splashy spy thrillers, she’s got an IMDb page packed with mesmerizing performances. Here are nine of her best for your viewing pleasure: (Oh, and she was also in one of the pre-taped videos One Direction used to play at their concerts. A legend.) Watch it on Peacock. Rent it on Prime Video. Rent it on Prime Video. Watch it on HBO Max. Rent it on Prime Video. Watch it on Prime Video. Watch it on Prime Video. Watch it on Prime Video. Watch it on Apple TV+.
