Emilia Clarke was supposed to be in Iron Man 3 ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
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Known for her iconic portrayal of Daenerys Targaryen in HBO’s historical drama, Game of Thrones, Emilia Clarke rose to stardom and is now a household name in the Hollywood industry.
Her acting in Game of Thrones earned her critical acclaim and several award nominations while helping her bag roles in movies like Solo: A Star Wars Story, Me Before You, and Last Christmas. However, she was never spotted in a superhero film or series until Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Secret Invasion. But there was a time when she got a chance to play a role in a major Marvel movie but lost it.
Which Marvel Movie Role Was Offered To Emilia Clarke?
While filming Game of Thrones, Emilia Clarke got the chance to star in Iron Man 3. In a throwback Instagram post by Drew Pearce, the filmmaker revealed that Clarke was supposed to be in the third chapter of the critically acclaimed movie alongside Robert Downey Jr., but things didn’t work out.
What Did Emilia Clarke Say About Her Lost Iron Man 3 Role?
Clarke once shared when asked in a throwback interview with The Sunday Times (via ComicBook.com) about her role in Iron Man 3, “I think, if I did, it would be me having a giggle. I want to do something absolutely stupid and silly, like, you know, The Avengers or whatever. Something where I got to have a giggle with mates.”
Emilia Clarke’s MCU Role
After her stint in Game of Thrones, Clarke did end up landing the role of a superhero for Marvel’s miniseries Secret Invasion. In the series, she played G’iah, a Skrull and the daughter of Talos, a key character from previous MCU films. G’iah is deeply involved in the Skrull rebellion, a faction of shape-shifting aliens attempting to infiltrate Earth. She starred alongside Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Kingsley Ben-Adir.
Secret Invasion is a six-episode miniseries; however, it didn’t receive positive reviews from viewers and critics alike. Clarke’s character lacks significant development and strays from its comic-book origins. Due to this, there’s no official confirmation of a second season yet. The show is available to stream on Disney+.
What Next For Emilia Clarke?
Clarke is reportedly set to voice Pippa in the musical comedy The Twits and appear in the upcoming romantic comedy Next Life. She is also reported to star in two upcoming TV shows, Ponies and Criminal.
