In August 2025, Sophie Turner revealed that she found kissing her former “Game of Thrones” co-star Kit Harington to be a challenging experience, claiming she physically gagged during their intimate scenes. This revelation stirred interest among fans of the long-running HBO series, where the duo portrayed siblings for nearly a decade.
Recently, a new clip surfaced online that showcases the awkwardness of their kissing scene in the upcoming horror film “The Dreadful,” seemingly validating Turner’s earlier comments. The two actors had to mentally prepare for shooting the intimate moments, as Turner recounted during an appearance on “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” saying, “We put it out of our minds, then we get on set… it was vile. It was the worst.”
Turner humorously compared the experience to her time spent on the set of “Trust,” where she dealt with cockroaches, suggesting that kissing Harington was even more daunting. Harington himself had described filming the scenes as “bizarre,” highlighting the peculiar situation stemming from their previous roles as siblings.
As anticipation builds for “The Dreadful,” Entertainment Tonight released footage of the pair’s kissing scene, prompting comments from fans reflecting on their history. Viewers quipped about Jon Snow, Harington’s character, finally embracing his Targaryen roots, given his character’s complex family relationships in “Game of Thrones.”
The film follows a young woman in a plague-ridden landscape, living in isolation while awaiting her husband’s return from war. The plot thickens when an injured man arrives and threatens to unravel past wounds.
Notably, Turner played a pivotal role in bringing Harington on board for “The Dreadful,” having suggested him for the role after sending him the script. “She was the one that sent that movie to me and somehow didn’t see what I saw in it,” Harington remarked.
As “The Dreadful” nears its release, Turner is also focused on her upcoming reboot of “Tomb Raider,” where she will embody the iconic video game character Lara Croft. Produced by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the series is set to stream on Amazon Prime Video, with production currently ongoing.
Fans are excited to see Turner and Harington back together on screen, and while the past awkwardness in their professional relationship has been amusing to fans, it has only added a unique twist to their reunion project, highlighting the complex dynamics of transitioning from sibling roles to romantic partners in a new narrative.