AceShowbiz - Sophie Turner has recently shared her reasons for not watching the latest spinoff of the iconic series, Game of Thrones. The new show, titled A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, has received impressive accolades, boasting a remarkable 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes. However, Turner, who famously portrayed Sansa Stark in the original series, expressed that she feels too anxious to revisit the franchise that catapulted her to fame.

The journey of Game of Thrones began in 2011 and concluded in 2019 after eight captivating seasons, leaving a lasting mark in television history. The show is often celebrated as one of the best series ever made, notwithstanding some divisive opinions regarding its final season. In her role as Sansa Stark, Turner became an integral part of the narrative, which revolved around nine noble families battling for supremacy over Westeros and the coveted Iron Throne.

With the premiere of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, viewers are introduced to a new protagonist, Ser Duncan the Tall, played by Peter Claffey. This spinoff, based on George R.R. Martin’s novella, The Hedge Knight, from the collection titled Tales of Dunk and Egg, serves as a prequel to the original series. Despite the show's encouraging reviews and a strong fanbase, Turner has made it clear that she will not be partaking in this new chapter.

During an interview with James Street at the premiere of her upcoming Prime Video series, Steal, Turner candidly discussed her feelings about the franchise. She revealed, "If I am totally honest, anything Game of Thrones, I don’t think I can… I can’t even hear the theme tune; it gives me crazy anxiety. I don’t know why. I had the best time on that show, but I can’t watch anything related to it." Despite her decision to abstain from viewing the spinoff, she expressed excitement for her former co-stars and the cast involved in the project, wishing them the best of luck with their endeavors.

It remains uncertain what specifically causes Turner’s discomfort with the Game of Thrones franchise, but her acknowledgment of anxiety surrounding it suggests a complicated relationship with her past experiences on the show. In addition to her reflections on Game of Thrones, Turner is maintaining her career momentum with new projects, including a horror film titled The Dreadful, which is set to release on February 20.

As the entertainment landscape continues to be shaped by the legacy of Game of Thrones, Sophie Turner’s insights shed light on the emotional complexities that can accompany fame and the art of storytelling within such expansive universes.