Fabien Frankel on Playing Criston Cole
Actor Fabien Frankel reflects on the challenges of playing Ser Criston Cole, a character in the Game of Thrones universe's spinoff, House of the Dragon.
Criston Cole, a Kingsguard knight, is widely loathed for his hypocritical nature, and his storyline takes a dark turn after being refused by Princess Rhaenyra.
Despite the backlash, Frankel notes that Criston will have more "three-dimensionality" in season 3, although he is still not a "fully formed" character.
Criston Cole's character development will be more pronounced in the upcoming season.
- Introduced in the premiere episode as a skilled knight who wins a place in the Kingsguard.
- Holds a bitter grudge against Rhaenyra after being refused.
- Became a compelling character in the show's second season.
Author's summary: Fabien Frankel discusses the complexity of playing Criston Cole.