From On-Screen Siblings to Lovers: Sophie Turner on the “Weirdness” of Romancing Kit Harington

Imagine spending years portraying siblings on a globally-loved show, only to later find yourself in a romantic role with the same person. That’s exactly what happened to Sophie Turner and Kit Harington after their iconic run as Sansa and Jon Snow in Game of Thrones.

Reuniting for ‘The Spoils of Babylon’

The pair reunited for the satirical miniseries The Spoils of Babylon, where their characters, Cynthia Morehouse and Devon Morehouse, are involved in a forbidden romance. This shift from on-screen siblings to lovers presented a unique challenge for both actors.

Navigating the Transition: From Stark Siblings to Star-Crossed Lovers

Turner described the experience as “really weird,” acknowledging the unusual dynamic of transitioning from portraying siblings to romantic partners. After inhabiting the roles of Sansa and Jon Snow for so long, it understandably took some adjusting to portray this new, vastly different relationship.