‘It’s very embarrassing’: Sophie Turner on rage, romance and the horror of watching Game of Thrones

January 16, 2026

TL;DR

Sophie Turner stars as Zara in the new Prime Video drama "Steal," a corporate heist thriller.
The role in "Steal" requires her to portray a character dealing with betrayal, high stakes, and personal trauma.
Turner began her acting career at 13 on "Game of Thrones" as Sansa Stark, learning to act on set.
She also played Jean Grey in the "X-Men" franchise, reprising the role for "Dark Phoenix."
Turner's upcoming role is Lara Croft in the live-action "Tomb Raider" for Prime Video, which requires intense physical training.
She discusses the challenges of imposter syndrome and separating herself from past roles.
Turner mentions her divorce from Joe Jonas and her return to the UK with her daughters.
She notes a shift in villain archetypes in film, moving from ethnic stereotypes to "just rich people."
Turner expresses a desire to explore comedy roles, which she believes are more challenging than drama.
"Steal" is noted for its unsettling atmosphere and subtle villain prosthetics, aiming for genuine reactions from the cast.

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