This story first appeared in the April 10 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.
For some reason, Emilia Clarke best remembers the fruit plate.
It was 2010, and the actress was standing before Game of Thrones' casting director and several of the show's producers. But all she could see was the produce. "There was a huge, incredible plateau of fruit," Clarke, 28, recalls in her chirpy British accent. "I was like, 'Wow, I've arrived. This is a serious audition.' "
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