“I can’t even hear the theme”: Sophie Turner on why she’s skipping the new Game of Thrones prequel

For Sophie Turner, returning to Westeros is not as easy as tuning in on A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. The actress spent nearly a decade portraying Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones. However, she is finding it hard to watch the new prequel series based on George R.R. Martin’s novella, The Hedge Knight. During a recent interview, Turner opened up about choosing to keep some distance from the franchise that defined her career.

Quick read:

• Sophie Turner gets “crazy anxiety” just from hearing the Game of Thrones theme tune.
• She said that she does not know the reason behind her anxiety.
• She is “rooting” for the actors who are currently appearing in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

Sophie Turner on why she is not watching A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

On the red carpet at the screening of her new Prime Video series Steal, Sophie Turner told journalist James B. Street that she won’t be watching the new spinoff show. She told Street, “If I’m totally honest, anything Game of Thrones, I don’t think I can [watch]. I can’t even hear the theme tune. It gives me crazy anxiety.”

The English actress admitted that she did not understand the reason for her anxiety. “I don’t know why — I had the best time on that show — but I can’t watch anything related to it,” she shared. She auditioned for Game of Thrones when she was only 12 and appeared on it until she was 23.

Sophie Turner wishes well for the stars of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Turner might not watch A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, but she is supportive of those working on the show. She told Street, “I’m really excited for the actors on it and I think it’ll probably be incredible, because it is that universe, so good luck to everyone involved.” Addressing the actors directly, she said, “I won’t be watching it, but I’ll be rooting for you.” Since its January 18 premiere, the series has already earned praise from both fans and critics.