Matt Smith and Olivia Cooke are two of the stars who have gained the most popularity in recent months, especially after starring in the HBO spin-off of Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon.

The actors have shown great chemistry on screen, particularly after playing enemies, as they portray Prince Daemon Targaryen and Queen Alicent Hightower over two seasons and a third to arrive in 2026.

Now it seems that their connection and friendship may have turned into something more. In recent weeks, rumors of a possible romance between the two have started to circulate. Here, check out all known about their love lives…

Are Matt Smith and Olivia Cooke dating in 2024?

Apparently, after a long week of rumors, it seems that Olivia Cooke and Matt Smith might be dating in 2024. It all started after Fabien Frankel posted a picture of them together on Instagram.

An anonymous post on the Fauxmoi subreddit sparked speculation that the actors might be together, following the photo where they were seen smoking too close and sharing flirtatious glances.

Matt Smith and Olivia Cooke in 2024. (Source: @fabienfrankel)

The message accompanying the shared image read, “These two British actors who star in this successful HBO show are officially dating. It used to be casual, but now they are presenting themselves as boyfriend/girlfriend to their closest circles“.

“I don’t think they’ll make it public, considering they always bring along their other co-star as a third wheel to keep rumors at bay“, the anonymous source added. Many believe this third person might be Emma D’Arcy or Fabien.