Intro
From siblings in Westeros to lovers in a medieval horror tale — talk about range.
Former Game of Thrones co-stars Sophie Turner and Kit Harington are reuniting on screen in the upcoming horror film The Dreadful. But this time, they’re not playing Stark siblings. They’re playing lovers.
And according to both actors, it was every bit as uncomfortable as fans might imagine.
From Jon Snow & Sansa Stark to On-Screen Romance
Entertainment Tonight recently released behind-the-scenes footage from The Dreadful, showing Turner visibly gagging after filming a kissing scene with Harington.
The moment quickly went viral — and it makes sense. For eight seasons, audiences watched them as half-siblings Jon Snow and Sansa Stark. That association clearly lingered.
Turner previously revealed on Late Night with Seth Meyers that she hadn’t initially processed how intimate the script was. After sending it to Harington, he reportedly warned her it would be “really weird.” She only realized why after reading through the numerous romantic scenes written into the film.
When filming finally began, both actors reportedly struggled to keep it together, joking that the first kiss was “vile” because of their long sibling history on screen.
Harington later admitted to feeling awkward as well — even joking about having to stand on an apple box to match Turner’s height during certain scenes.
What ‘The Dreadful’ Is About
Set in the 15th century, The Dreadful follows Anne (Turner) and her mother-in-law Morwen, who live on the outskirts of society. Their isolated existence is shattered when a man from their past — played by Harington — reappears, setting off a chain of dark and unsettling events.
The film is written and directed by Natasha Kermani and also stars Marcia Gay Harden, Laurence O’Fuarain, and Jonathan Howard.
Blending psychological horror with medieval tension, the movie promises a moody, character-driven thriller rather than a jump-scare-heavy experience.
Why Fans Are Curious
The reunion alone has sparked interest. While Game of Thrones gave Turner and Harington plenty of shared screen time, they rarely carried emotional arcs centered solely around each other.
Now, audiences will see them in a completely different dynamic — romantic, intimate, and morally intense.
It’s the kind of casting twist that feels both bold and slightly surreal.
Final Words
Acting demands transformation — even when it feels weird.
Sophie Turner and Kit Harington stepping into a romantic pairing might have required some mental gymnastics, but their reunion is already drawing attention to The Dreadful ahead of its February 20 theatrical release.
From Winterfell to medieval horror, their journey together on screen continues — just in a much stranger direction this time.
