Sophie Turner's journey to finding herself as an actress has been a wild ride. The 30-year-old star, best known for her roles in Game of Thrones and X-Men: Apocalypse, says that after playing Sansa Stark for six seasons, she had to separate herself from the character and discover who she was.
"It's very embarrassing," Turner says about her experience on GoT. "Imagine if you were learning to sing, and all your lessons had been filmed and broadcast. It's just an uncomfortable experience." She recalls feeling like a foreigner on set, playing an aristocratic role for the first time in her life.
After Game of Thrones ended, Turner was cast as Jean Grey in X-Men: Apocalypse, which carried a significant weight of fan expectation. However, she says that playing a character who is already in love made it easier for her to understand the feeling.
Turner's experience with X-Men also highlights her dedication to her craft. She believes that acting is about living through the emotions and bringing them to life on screen.
When asked about her favorite genre of film, Turner reveals that she's never had a comic role but loves watching romantic comedies. However, she finds it harder to tap into comedy than drama.
"It's more scientific," Turner explains. "With comedy, you have to get the timing and delivery right. It's not just about feeling it; you need to understand how to make it work."
Turner's latest role in Steal is a departure from her usual high-stakes dramas. The Prime Video series is set in a dystopian world where a corporate heist unfolds, and Turner plays Zara, an office drone who becomes the unlikely hero.
The show's writer, Sotiris Nikias, says that Turner was drawn to the character because of its complexity and depth. "There's so much betrayal, the stakes are so high," she explains about her performance as Zara. "I don't even remember what happens in the script! You think you have a grasp on who is who, the power dynamics, and who they are as a person, then the next episode, you've got it wrong."
Turner's portrayal of Zara is notable for its nuance and depth. The character is not just a damsel in distress but also a complex individual with a troubled past.
In an interview, Turner discussed how her personal life has influenced her acting choices. She got engaged to American singer Joe Jonas when she was 21, moved to the US, had two children, and eventually divorced him two years ago.
"The state of our industry is slowly getting better," she says about the film industry's recovery from the pandemic and writers' strike. As for Steal, Turner feels like it's a homecoming project, filmed in east London, which offers a stark contrast to the wealthy setting often seen on screen.
Turner's return to acting marks a new chapter in her career, and she's eager to take on new challenges. With Steal, she proves that she can handle more than just high-stakes dramas.
"I actually think comedy is harder than drama," Turner says with a smile. "With drama, you make it real for yourself, then you live in it. But with comedy, there's timing and delivery."
Turner's dedication to her craft is evident in her performances. She's always been drawn to characters who are going through traumatic experiences.
"I feed off the high-stakes, high-drama, and I think that's what makes me a better actress," Turner explains.
As Steal hits Prime Video on January 21st, fans can expect an exciting ride with Sophie Turner at its center. Life may be tough, but she's tougher.
"It's very embarrassing," Turner says about her experience on GoT. "Imagine if you were learning to sing, and all your lessons had been filmed and broadcast. It's just an uncomfortable experience." She recalls feeling like a foreigner on set, playing an aristocratic role for the first time in her life.
After Game of Thrones ended, Turner was cast as Jean Grey in X-Men: Apocalypse, which carried a significant weight of fan expectation. However, she says that playing a character who is already in love made it easier for her to understand the feeling.
Turner's experience with X-Men also highlights her dedication to her craft. She believes that acting is about living through the emotions and bringing them to life on screen.
When asked about her favorite genre of film, Turner reveals that she's never had a comic role but loves watching romantic comedies. However, she finds it harder to tap into comedy than drama.
"It's more scientific," Turner explains. "With comedy, you have to get the timing and delivery right. It's not just about feeling it; you need to understand how to make it work."
Turner's latest role in Steal is a departure from her usual high-stakes dramas. The Prime Video series is set in a dystopian world where a corporate heist unfolds, and Turner plays Zara, an office drone who becomes the unlikely hero.
The show's writer, Sotiris Nikias, says that Turner was drawn to the character because of its complexity and depth. "There's so much betrayal, the stakes are so high," she explains about her performance as Zara. "I don't even remember what happens in the script! You think you have a grasp on who is who, the power dynamics, and who they are as a person, then the next episode, you've got it wrong."
Turner's portrayal of Zara is notable for its nuance and depth. The character is not just a damsel in distress but also a complex individual with a troubled past.
In an interview, Turner discussed how her personal life has influenced her acting choices. She got engaged to American singer Joe Jonas when she was 21, moved to the US, had two children, and eventually divorced him two years ago.
"The state of our industry is slowly getting better," she says about the film industry's recovery from the pandemic and writers' strike. As for Steal, Turner feels like it's a homecoming project, filmed in east London, which offers a stark contrast to the wealthy setting often seen on screen.
Turner's return to acting marks a new chapter in her career, and she's eager to take on new challenges. With Steal, she proves that she can handle more than just high-stakes dramas.
"I actually think comedy is harder than drama," Turner says with a smile. "With drama, you make it real for yourself, then you live in it. But with comedy, there's timing and delivery."
Turner's dedication to her craft is evident in her performances. She's always been drawn to characters who are going through traumatic experiences.
"I feed off the high-stakes, high-drama, and I think that's what makes me a better actress," Turner explains.
As Steal hits Prime Video on January 21st, fans can expect an exciting ride with Sophie Turner at its center. Life may be tough, but she's tougher.
the more i read about sophie turner's journey, the more i realize how our perceptions of ourselves and others can be like a mask we wear on stage or screen. it's like she had to shed her sansa stark persona after six seasons to discover who she truly was as an actress and as a person. 
it's like she's saying, i'm not just an office drone, but a multi-faceted individual with a troubled past... and that's what makes her performance so compelling. 
... i think what im saying is that Sophie Turner is a total boss for taking on Steal and proving that she can do more than just high-stakes drama 
. idk about comedy tho, i think it's way harder to pull off 
... anywayz, Sophie's dedication to her craft is really inspiring 
... maybe one day we can learn from her life hacks on how to take care of ourselves and stay focused 
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. and yeah, playing sansa stark in game of thrones was probs super embarrassing for her. but at least she got to play jean grey in xmen: apocalypse which is way easier to understand the feels with 
. and omg, she's never had a comic role? how does that even happen? lol. anyway, i love how dedicated she is to her craft... acting is all about living through emotions and bringing them to life on screen, you feel? 
and now im thinking about watching steal ASAP what does sophie turner like about playing complex characters tho? 
. steal is gonna be a game-changer for her career, imo 
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But what if that's just a myth? Did she actually take on more comedic roles or is this just part of her public image now? 
. I think it's so cool that she's taking on a role that's kinda opposite to her usual high-stakes dramas. It shows that she's not afraid to step out of her comfort zone and try something new 
. And I gotta say, the way she talks about comedy being harder than drama is totally relatable 
she's always been super talented but it's dope to see her break down her process and how it relates to real life 