Sophie Turner says her experience playing Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones was a "thrown in at the deep end" ordeal, where she felt like an imposter and had to grow up quickly. The 34-year-old actress admits that it's still embarrassing for her, even though she has since discovered her own identity as an actor.
Turner recalls how her character's arc in Game of Thrones was a huge weight on her shoulders, carrying the expectations of fans worldwide. She describes the experience as "fierce" and says she learned to act in that environment but now feels like doing drama is easier than comedy.
After wrapping up Game of Thrones, Turner took time off to focus on herself and start a family with Joe Jonas. However, when COVID-19 hit, it disrupted her plans for career momentum. She recently returned to the industry with the Prime Video series Steal, where she plays Zara, an office drone turned action hero.
The show's writer, Sotiris Nikias, has opted against traditional genre conventions and created a tense, white-knuckle pace that keeps viewers guessing until the end. Turner praises this approach, saying it feels original and allows her to explore complex characters like Zara more deeply.
In an interview with The Guardian, Turner revealed how she approaches her craft, emphasizing research but also leaving room for spontaneity in her performances. Her experience on Game of Thrones has had a lasting impact on her career, however, and she's now looking forward to exploring comedy roles – although she admits it's harder than drama.
Game of Thrones was an intense experience that defined the decade for Turner and catapulted her to box-office success. With Steal, she returns home with a role that feels like a reflection of her own journey as an actress – from playing a character who starts off weak but grows into strength to exploring themes of wealth decay in a quintessentially British setting.
Turner's personal life has also undergone significant changes. She got engaged to Joe Jonas at 21, moved to the US, and started a family before getting divorced two years ago. Despite this, she feels grateful for her newfound freedom and says that being a mother has been an amazing experience – one that gave her a much-needed break from acting and allowed her to rediscover herself.
Steal is now streaming on Prime Video, offering Turner's first big role in a while. As a viewer, Turner confesses that romcoms are her favourite genre but she's always drawn to characters going through anguish. The actress has stated that comedy is harder to master than drama – requiring precise timing and delivery – and it will be exciting to see if she can bring this off-screen quirkiness into her future roles.
Throughout the interview, Turner comes across as down-to-earth and unassuming despite having played a character who commanded authority in Game of Thrones. She admits that life is tough but she's tougher, reflecting both the resilience of an actress with a storied past and the hope for a brighter, comedy-filled future ahead.
Turner recalls how her character's arc in Game of Thrones was a huge weight on her shoulders, carrying the expectations of fans worldwide. She describes the experience as "fierce" and says she learned to act in that environment but now feels like doing drama is easier than comedy.
After wrapping up Game of Thrones, Turner took time off to focus on herself and start a family with Joe Jonas. However, when COVID-19 hit, it disrupted her plans for career momentum. She recently returned to the industry with the Prime Video series Steal, where she plays Zara, an office drone turned action hero.
The show's writer, Sotiris Nikias, has opted against traditional genre conventions and created a tense, white-knuckle pace that keeps viewers guessing until the end. Turner praises this approach, saying it feels original and allows her to explore complex characters like Zara more deeply.
In an interview with The Guardian, Turner revealed how she approaches her craft, emphasizing research but also leaving room for spontaneity in her performances. Her experience on Game of Thrones has had a lasting impact on her career, however, and she's now looking forward to exploring comedy roles – although she admits it's harder than drama.
Game of Thrones was an intense experience that defined the decade for Turner and catapulted her to box-office success. With Steal, she returns home with a role that feels like a reflection of her own journey as an actress – from playing a character who starts off weak but grows into strength to exploring themes of wealth decay in a quintessentially British setting.
Turner's personal life has also undergone significant changes. She got engaged to Joe Jonas at 21, moved to the US, and started a family before getting divorced two years ago. Despite this, she feels grateful for her newfound freedom and says that being a mother has been an amazing experience – one that gave her a much-needed break from acting and allowed her to rediscover herself.
Steal is now streaming on Prime Video, offering Turner's first big role in a while. As a viewer, Turner confesses that romcoms are her favourite genre but she's always drawn to characters going through anguish. The actress has stated that comedy is harder to master than drama – requiring precise timing and delivery – and it will be exciting to see if she can bring this off-screen quirkiness into her future roles.
Throughout the interview, Turner comes across as down-to-earth and unassuming despite having played a character who commanded authority in Game of Thrones. She admits that life is tough but she's tougher, reflecting both the resilience of an actress with a storied past and the hope for a brighter, comedy-filled future ahead.
i totally get what she means about game of thrones being super intense and throwing her into the deep end... but it's amazing that she's come out stronger on the other side! 
i'm obsessed with steal and zara's character, cant wait to see more of her in comedy roles too!!! 
Sophie Turner's experience on Game of Thrones was like being thrown into boiling water – it's crazy how much drama and pressure came with playing Sansa Stark! 
I feel like she had to grow up super fast and figure out who she was as an actress, which is pretty intimidating. She talks about feeling like an imposter and struggling with comedy roles now... that's actually really relatable for me too 
. It's awesome that she's taking risks on Steal and exploring a new genre – I love how it feels original and allows her to dive deeper into complex characters! 
. And let's not forget, she's talking about comedy now... which says a lot about her willingness to adapt and try new things 
. We can all learn from Sophie Turner's journey: no matter what life throws at you, it's how you respond that matters 
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... it was intense! The girl must've been thrown into this massive role like you said, carrying all those expectations on her shoulders. I feel bad for her, she's always been so underrated in my opinion. She got typecast as a 'drama queen' and people thought that's all she could do 
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. I think it'll be great to see her bring that same depth and emotion to romcoms! She seems so down-to-earth in interviews too... just a normal girl who likes a good laugh 
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. And how cool is it that she's playing Zara, this office drone turned action hero? It's about time we saw more women in those roles 
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, and it made me think about how I love trying out new coffee shops when I'm traveling 
. But what's really interesting is that they use this technology to create unique flavor profiles based on the machine's algorithms... anyway, back to Sophie Turner, right? 
So, I wonder if she'd be into a role where her character has to navigate a quirky café world or something like that. Can you imagine Sophie playing a barista who's also a master thief?