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Where high-pressure environments often dictate long shooting hours, moments of levity can make a huge difference. Some actors have been known to employ various antics to lighten the mood and keep the energy up on set. Among those, is Rhys Ifans, a Welsh actor known for his versatility.
He can play characters ranging from the eccentric Spike inNotting Hillto the calculating Otto Hightower in HBO’sHouse of the Dragon. Ifans’ knack for mischief didn’t just get him into trouble on one set, it’s become somewhat of a calling card, leaving co-stars both frustrated and in stitches.
Rhys Ifans’ Hilarious Habit That MakesHouse of the DragonCast Break Character
Rhys Ifans,who plays Otto Hightower, the devious Hand of the King, brings a sense of gravitas to hisHouse of the Dragonrole. Otto is far from a jovial character, as his philosophy often involves betrayal and manipulation, all in the name of power. But what audiences don’t see are the numerous bloopers and moments of uncontrollable laughter Ifans provokes among his co-stars.
During a castinterviewwith BBC Radio 1,Milly Alcock, who plays the young Rhaenyra Targaryen, shared how Ifans could derail a serious scene with nothing more than a mischievous look or a playful nudge.“He didn’t need to [say anything],”Alcock said.“Rhys Ifans has a certain twinkle under his eye.”
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Fabien Frankel, who plays Ser Criston Cole revealed that Ifans would“scream obscenities on your close-ups so that you would uncontrollably laugh during your takes,”causing Frankel and other cast members to burst into uncontrollable laughter. Frankel even shared how this led to directors asking Ifans to leave the set entirely so that the cast could finish the scene without interruption.
Julia Roberts’ Experience With Rhys Ifans
Rhys Ifans making co-stars break character is not a recent ordeal, it dates back to his earlier work, most notably on the set of the 1999 romantic comedyNotting Hill. DespiteNotting Hillbeing far from the intense world of Westeros, Ifans’ on-set humor had a similar effect on his co-stars, especially Julia Roberts, the film’s leading lady.
During a press junketinterviewforNotting Hill, Roberts was asked about working with Ifans. She quickly shared her struggle to maintain a straight face during scenes with him.
“It’s really hard to work with Rhys man, because I had to be straight-faced all the time. And it’s one thing, the challenge of being straight-faced around Hugh [Grant], which after a while I just sort of got good at—I became determined—but with Rhys, it’s nearly impossible not to just fall out of your chair because he’s so funny and he’s so outrageous.”
Even though the actress had perfected the art of composure around Hugh Grant, Ifans’ unpredictable antics shattered her resolve on numerous occasions.
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His behavior on bothNotting HillandHouse of the Dragonshowcases an actor whose off-camera personality is as vibrant and hilarious as the characters he’s played. Whether disrupting a costume drama or a light-hearted rom-com, Ifans appears to relish in the joy of making those around him laugh, even if it sometimes leads to his temporary removal from the set, a small price he’s wholeheartedly willing to pay!
you’re able to watchHouse of the Dragonon HBO Max andNotting Hillon Netflix.
Sonika Kamble
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Sonika Kamble is an entertainment writer at Fandomwire, covering everything from timeless classics to newly released movies. With over 1000+ articles published, she delves into breakdowns, think pieces, speculations, and more.She enjoys connecting the dots and covering newfound angles about characters, scenes, and themes from movies directed by Scorsese, Fincher, Tarantino, Linklater, and other exceptional filmmakers.
