Game of Thrones: Sophie Turner's Unconventional Sex Education
The show's graphic content and intense scenes have had a lasting impact on Turner, who has spoken about developing coping mechanisms to deal with the heavy subject matter. Despite this, she remains grateful for the experience and the lessons she learned on set, both on and off screen.
Sophie Turner, the actress who played Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones, credits the show with providing her with an unconventional sex education during her teenage years, learning from the show's graphic intimate scenes from the age of 14.
Turner began playing the role at 14 and continued until she was 23, and she joked that the experience on set was invaluable, teaching her how to behave professionally, make sound business choices, and hold her own on set. She also called it the "best acting class" she could have asked for, learning from industry heavyweights like Peter Dinklage and Lena Headey.
Despite the heavy subject matter, Turner has talked highly of her experience on the show, describing it as "amazing" and saying it was a valuable acting class. However, she has also admitted to never watching the show back, finding it "horrible" to look at herself on screen and causing her to experience depression. Turner has previously stated that she will likely exhibit symptoms of trauma in the future due to her experience filming the show's heavy scenes.
Turner feels a deep connection to Sansa and has not ruled out returning to the role, but only if the original cast and crew reunite. Her experience on Game of Thrones has had a lasting impact on her life and career, and she continues to speak highly of the show and its influence on her development as an actress.