Emilia Clarke Admits Failure in ‘Star Wars’, Marvel, and ‘Terminator’ Projects
The actress, known for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones, recently reflected on the negative reception of some of her recent work in major franchises in an interview with Variety. Clarke spoke candidly about the projects that didn’t work out, including Marvel’s Secret Invasion, Han Solo: A Star Wars Story, and Terminator: Dark Fate.
Clarke was honest about the negative reception of these projects. About Secret Invasion, released by Marvel in 2023, she joked: “I think nobody liked that series. Sorry!” She also commented on Han Solo: A Star Wars Story, released in 2018, and Terminator: Dark Fate, saying that “they didn’t like” it and that “it should never have happened”. The actress took on the challenge of playing Sarah Connor in Terminator: Dark Fate, a character immortalized by Linda Hamilton, but the reboot led by Arnold Schwarzenegger received negative criticism and had its continuations canceled after underperforming at the box office.
Despite the criticism, Clarke stated that she doesn’t see the failures as personal. She pointed out that, when entering into franchises that already exist, it’s not up to her to decide what people will think of the project. “My connection to the project ends when they say ‘cut’.” However, the actress also said that she intends to be more selective from now on, saying that “I need to wait for the right thing”. This statement suggests that Clarke is more careful when choosing new projects, looking for ones that better align with her expectations and goals.
Emilia Clarke’s reflection on her recent failures in major franchises is a reminder that even talented and experienced actresses are not successful in every project. Her sincerity and willingness to discuss these projects openly have been seen as a sign of maturity and awareness of her career. Now, fans are eagerly awaiting to see her next steps and which projects she will be involved in.
