Sophie⁣ Turner and Kit Harington navigate Awkward​ On-Screen Romance After ‘Game ⁢of Thrones’

Actors Sophie Turner and Kit Harington, who famously portrayed‌ siblings Sansa and Jon Snow in HBO’s “Game ⁣of Thrones,” recently confronted a‍ unique ​professional hurdle:⁤ portraying lovers in their upcoming film, ⁤”The Dreadful.” the pair, who never shared intimate scenes during their eight seasons on the acclaimed fantasy series, found themselves navigating a decidedly uncomfortable situation ⁢when the script called ‌for a romantic storyline.

From Siblings to Lovers: A Challenging Transition

Turner initiated the​ project by suggesting Harington for the lead⁢ role.⁣ Though, the initial enthusiasm quickly ⁣gave way to apprehension. ‍”I ⁢sent the script⁤ to Kit and he kind of sent⁣ me‍ a message back going like,⁢ ‘Yeah, I’d love to, but this is going to⁤ be realy fucking weird, Soph,'” Turner recounted during an​ appearance on ​”Late Night With Seth​ Meyers.”

The realization of the script’s demands-including⁣ multiple kissing and intimate scenes-prompted a moment of disbelief for Turner. “I was like, ‘What is he⁢ talking ⁣about?'” she explained. “Then I was ⁤reading ‍it and I’m like ‘Kiss, kiss, sex, kiss, sex.’ And then I’m like, ‘Oh, ⁣shoot ―‍ that’s my brother.'” The actors attempted to mentally prepare for ‌the scenes, but found the reality far more tough.

“We get on‍ set ⁣and​ it’s the first kissing ​scene, and we are both retching. Like, really it is⁢ vile,” Turner described. “It was the worst ― another really bad moment in​ my career.” Despite the discomfort, Turner expressed gratitude that Harington was cast in the role, stating, “You can’t not have Kit.”

Did⁤ You Know? The actors shared the screen for over 70​ episodes‌ of “Game⁣ of Thrones” but never had a romantic storyline.

Historical​ Setting and Familiar Ground

“The Dreadful” ‍is set against the ‍backdrop of the Wars of the Roses, a period ​of ⁢english‌ history marked by dynastic conflict between the house of⁣ lancaster and the House of York. Turner noted a potential sense ⁢of déjà vu regarding ⁢the film’s aesthetic. “It’s set around⁤ the time of the Wars​ of the Roses,so we’ll probably be⁤ floating ⁣about in robes ⁢on clifftops again,” she told the U.K. Times in September.This echoes ‌the visually striking costuming and landscapes​ frequently ⁤featured in⁣ “Game of Thrones.”

The⁢ challenges of filming intimate ‍scenes aside, ⁢the actors seem to ⁤be embracing the opportunity⁤ to collaborate on a new project. The ‌dynamic‌ between actors who have⁢ a pre-existing rapport can often lead to compelling‌ on-screen​ chemistry, even when navigating awkward circumstances. ⁢ As⁢ noted in a ⁢study on ⁢actor collaboration, shared ‌history can contribute to‌ a more nuanced and believable⁢ performance (“Actor Collaboration: A Dialogic ​Approach,” Performance Research, ⁣2010).

Pro Tip: Actors often utilize techniques like method‌ acting or emotional recall to ⁣prepare for challenging scenes, but even these methods can be difficult when working with ⁤someone with whom you ⁣have‌ a close, pre-existing relationship.

Do you think the actors’ history will add an engaging‌ layer to their⁢ performances in “The Dreadful?”‌ How⁢ do you think their “Game of ​Thrones” ⁢experience influenced their approach‌ to these challenging scenes?

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