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Sophie Turner Says She Won’t Watch New ‘Game of Thrones’ Spinoff, Citing Anxiety

Turner says the franchise triggers her anxiety as she concentrates on leading Prime Video’s Tomb Raider series.

Overview

  • In a newly shared interview with journalist James B. Street, Turner said she cannot watch any Game of Thrones content or hear its theme because it gives her “crazy anxiety.”
  • She said she will not be watching HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms but added that she is rooting for the cast and crew.
  • Turner noted she loved working on the original series, felt satisfied with Sansa Stark’s ending, and joked she might return under the right circumstances.
  • A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premiered Jan. 18 on HBO as the franchise’s second spinoff, with co-creator Ira Parker emphasizing a lighter tone and roughly 30-minute episodes.
  • Turner is prioritizing Prime Video’s Tomb Raider, which released a first-look image and new casting details including Sigourney Weaver, Bill Paterson, Martin Bobb-Semple, and Jason Isaacs.