After ‘Game of Thrones,’ why Emilia Clarke is here to stay

Emilia Clarke is having a moment, and not just thanks to “Game of Thrones.” Clarke, who is best known for playing Daenerys Targaryen on the HBO show, just made Time magazine’s list of 2019’s 100 most influential people.

Almost a decade ago, Clarke snagged a lead role in the medieval fantasy series with pretty much no professional experience, and now she’s moving further into the spotlight. An essay she wrote for the New Yorker last month hints at where her influence may lead.