HOTD's Fabien Frankel Jokes He's an 'Ugly Sleeper' After Costar Snaps Photo of Him Snoozing in Costume

Mar. 15, 2025

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How comfortable is it wearing a suit of armor? Leave it up toHouse of the DragonstarFabien Frankelto share a thing or two about the experience.

During an appearance onThe Tonight Showwith Jimmy Fallonon Monday, Frankel, 28, opened up about his character, Ser Criston Cole, and gave insight into his experience wearing the costume.

“It looks heavy, is it heavy?” asked hostJimmy Fallon.

Frankel quickly responded, “It’s quite heavy. It got less heavy as time went on.”

Frankel told the late night host that during his first few weeks of filming he had to “sit like a zombie” and have people feed him as if he was very sick.

According to Frankel, he had no idea that his costar took the photo until she shared it on social media.

Fabien Frankel.millyalcock/Instagram

Alcock’s post featured the sleeping photo of Frankel, as well as several others on the set of the HBO drama, which is set roughly 200 years prior toGame of Thronesand chronicles the squabbles within the house of Targaryen.

“I love u all I love u I love this!” she captioned the post, to which Frankel commented, “You’ll be missed Kiddo”

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Frankel’s current role inHOTDis considered his breakout role.

Hisfirst film rolewas coincidentally alongsideGame of ThronesalumEmilia Clarkein 2019’sLast Christmas. His additional on screen credits include theNYPD Bluereboot, BBC’sThe SerpentandAn Uncandid Portrait.

He is also slated to appear inVenice at Dawn, an upcoming indie film.

House of the Dragonairs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO.

source: people.com