Kit Harington and Sophie Turner Navigate Awkward Kissing Scenes in "The Dreadful"

Kit Harington and Sophie Turner, known for their roles as Jon Snow and Sansa Stark in HBO's "Game of Thrones," have reunited for the upcoming Gothic horror film "The Dreadful." Set in the 15th century, the film follows Anne (Turner) and her mother-in-law Morwen, who live on the outskirts of society. Their lives are disrupted when a man from their past, played by Harington, returns, triggering a series of unsettling events. The film is directed by Natasha Kermani and also features Marcia Gay Harden, Laurence O’Fuarain, and Jonathan Howard.

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During promotional interviews, both Harington and Turner discussed the challenges they faced while filming intimate scenes. Harington described the experience as "weird," given their history of portraying siblings. He noted the awkwardness of needing to stand on an apple box to kiss Turner, who is significantly taller. "It was slightly embarrassing, having to get on an apple box to kiss her because she's about a foot taller than me," Harington remarked, adding that despite the awkwardness, their friendship reignited on set, making the experience enjoyable.

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Turner echoed Harington's sentiments, recalling her initial reaction to the script. She mentioned that upon reading it, she was taken aback by the number of intimate scenes, stating, "I was like, ‘Oh, shoot, that’s my brother.’" She described the first kissing scene as particularly challenging, saying, "We get on set and it’s the first kissing scene, and we are both retching. Like, really, it is vile. It was the worst."

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In interviews, both actors expressed their excitement about working together again despite the discomfort of the kissing scenes. Harington emphasized the importance of their friendship, stating, "What was lovely is that we got on set together and our friendship completely ignited again. It felt like being with family." Turner also acknowledged the quality of the script as a significant factor in their decision to take on the roles, despite the awkwardness involved.

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While both actors have approached the subject with humor, the discomfort surrounding the kissing scenes has been a point of discussion among fans and critics. Some may question the appropriateness of such scenes given their previous roles as siblings, leading to a broader conversation about the challenges actors face when transitioning from one type of role to another.

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As of now, a release date for "The Dreadful" has not been announced. Both Harington and Turner continue to pursue various projects, with Harington recently appearing in "The Family Plan 2" and Turner preparing for a role in Prime Video's live-action "Tomb Raider" series. Their reunion in "The Dreadful" is anticipated by fans who fondly remember their dynamic on "Game of Thrones."

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