History of Emma D'Arcy in Timeline

Emma Zia D'Arcy is an English actor known for their roles in television and film. They gained recognition for their performances in "Wanderlust", "Truth Seekers", and notably as Rhaenyra Targaryen in "House of the Dragon", which earned them critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination. D'Arcy has also appeared in films such as "Misbehaviour" and "Mothering Sunday".

2011: Graduation from Ruskin School of Art

In 2011, Emma D'Arcy graduated from the Ruskin School of Art at Oxford University, where they studied Fine Art. During their time at university, D'Arcy began exploring theatre, initially as a set designer before transitioning into acting and directing.

2016: Role of Tammy Frazier in "Callisto: A Queer Epic"

Emma D'Arcy portrayed Tammy Frazier in the 2016 production of "Callisto: A Queer Epic" at the Arcola Theatre, a play directed by Thomas Bailey.

April 2017: Lead Role in "A Girl in School Uniform (Walks into a Bar)"

In April 2017, D'Arcy took on the role of Bell in the production "A Girl in School Uniform (Walks into a Bar)" at the West Yorkshire Playhouse.

August 2017: Performance in "Against" at the Almeida Theatre

D'Arcy shared the stage with Ben Whishaw in Christopher Shinn's play "Against" at the Almeida Theatre in August 2017. Their performance in the production received critical praise.

2018: Acclaim for "Mrs. Dalloway" Performance

D'Arcy returned to the Arcola Theatre in 2018 to portray Lucrezia in an adaptation of Virginia Woolf's "Mrs. Dalloway" by Hal Coase. Their performance in this production was highly praised.

2018: Debut Television Role in "Wanderlust"

In 2018, Emma D'Arcy made their television debut as Naomi Richards in the BBC One and Netflix series "Wanderlust," written by Nick Payne.

2019: Performance in "The Crucible" at The Yard Theatre

In 2019, D'Arcy appeared as Elizabeth Proctor in Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" at The Yard Theatre. Their performance in this critically acclaimed production was considered both captivating and powerful.

2019: Role of Alma Smith in "Wild Bill"

In 2019, Emma D'Arcy played the character of Alma Smith in the drama series "Wild Bill."

March 2020: Appearance in "Misbehaviour"

Emma D'Arcy appeared in the comedy-drama "Misbehaviour," directed by Philippa Lowthorpe, in March 2020.

December 2020: Casting as Rhaenyra Targaryen in "House of the Dragon"

In December 2020, it was announced that Emma D'Arcy would be playing the role of Rhaenyra Targaryen in HBO's "House of the Dragon," a prequel to "Game of Thrones" based on George R.R. Martin's book "Fire & Blood."

2020: Roles in "Truth Seekers" and "Hanna"

Emma D'Arcy appeared in two Amazon Prime Video series in 2020: "Truth Seekers," a comedy horror series starring Nick Frost, where they played Astrid, and "Hanna," an action drama series where they played Sonia Richter.

April 2021: Start of "House of the Dragon" Production

Production for the highly anticipated HBO series "House of the Dragon," featuring Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen, commenced in April 2021.

2021: Performance in "Mothering Sunday"

D'Arcy starred as Emma Hobday in the romantic drama film "Mothering Sunday," released in 2021. The film, directed by Eva Husson, explores themes of class division and post-war experiences in 1924 England.

August 2022: Premiere of "House of the Dragon" Season One

The first season of "House of the Dragon," the "Game of Thrones" prequel starring Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen, debuted in August 2022.

October 2022: Viral Negroni Sbagliato Moment

A video clip of Emma D'Arcy discussing their favorite cocktail, a Negroni Sbagliato, during an interview in October 2022, gained widespread attention online, becoming a viral meme and contributing to a surge in the drink's popularity.

October 23, 2022: Awarded "Performer of the Week" by TVLine

Emma D'Arcy was honored as "Performer of the Week" by TVLine for their performance in the season finale of "House of the Dragon," titled "The Black Queen," which aired on October 23, 2022.

November 2022: Recognized as a Breakout Star by GQ

In November 2022, GQ magazine acknowledged Emma D'Arcy as one of the breakout stars of the year for their performance in "House of the Dragon."

2022: Breakthrough Role in "House of the Dragon"

Emma D'Arcy gained critical acclaim for their portrayal of Rhaenyra Targaryen in the HBO fantasy series "House of the Dragon," which premiered in 2022. This role marked a significant breakthrough in their career.