Kit Harington and Sophie Turner Navigate Awkwardness in "The Dreadful"

A recently released behind-the-scenes video from the upcoming horror film *The Dreadful* showcases actors Kit Harington and Sophie Turner gagging after filming a kissing scene. The clip, shared by Entertainment Tonight, captures the moment when the two, who previously portrayed siblings Jon Snow and Sansa Stark in *Game of Thrones*, share a kiss before playfully retching as the director calls "Cut!" The lighthearted moment has resonated with fans, highlighting the actors' transition from on-screen siblings to romantic leads.

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*The Dreadful*, directed by Natasha Kermani, is set during the 15th-century War of the Roses and follows Turner’s character, Anne, a widow who begins a secret romance with Harington's character, Jago. The film also features Marcia Gay Harden, Laurence O'Fuarain, and Jonathan Howard. The actors have expressed their discomfort with the shift in their roles, with Turner describing the kissing scenes as "vile" due to their past as siblings. In a July 2025 interview with *Vogue*, she remarked, “It’s really weird for all of us. I was like, ‘Oh, shoot, that’s my brother.’”

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Both actors have openly discussed the awkwardness of their new roles. Harington noted in an interview that it felt odd to portray lovers after spending nearly a decade as siblings. He humorously mentioned needing to stand on an apple box to kiss Turner, who is significantly taller than him. Despite the initial discomfort, Harington stated, “What was lovely is that we got on set together and our friendship completely ignited again.”

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While many fans have found the actors' reactions endearing, some have questioned whether audiences can accept Harington and Turner as romantic partners after their long-standing sibling dynamic. The viral nature of the gagging clip has sparked discussions among fans, with some expressing concern about the believability of their new roles.

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*The Dreadful* is set to be released in theaters and on digital platforms on February 20, 2026. As the film approaches its premiere, fans are eager to see how Harington and Turner navigate their new on-screen relationship and whether their chemistry can transcend their previous roles.

Kit Harington and Sophie Turner gag after kissing on set of The Dreadful, video shocks fans

• “It’s really weird for all of us. I was like, ‘Oh, shoot, that’s my brother.'” — Sophie Turner, discussing the film in *Vogue*

Kit Harington and Sophie Turner gag after kissing on set of The Dreadful, video shocks fans

• “ He added, “What was lovely is that we got on set together and our friendship completely ignited again.” — Kit Harington

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The humorous behind-the-scenes moments from *The Dreadful* serve as a reminder of the unique challenges actors face when transitioning between different types of roles, particularly when their past work is so closely intertwined.

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