Sophie Turner and Kit Harington's Viral Kissing Scene Captures Awkward 'Game of Thrones' Reunion
Sophie Turner and Kit Harington recently shared an awkwardly hilarious moment while filming a passionate kissing scene for their upcoming horror movie 'The Dreadful'. The two actors, best known for portraying on-screen siblings Sansa Stark and Jon Snow in the iconic series 'Game of Thrones', leaned into their new roles as lovers despite their long-shared television family history.
The Kiss That Went Wrong: Behind-the-Scenes Clip Goes Viral
An exclusive behind-the-scenes clip from Entertainment Tonight quickly went viral, capturing a moment that perfectly sums up the weirdness of their reunion. The video shows Sophie Turner and Kit Harington locking lips passionately in a lush outdoor setting during the scene. Immediately after the director calls "Cut. Beautiful," Kit Harington turns away and gags in exaggerated disgust.
Sophie Turner puffs her cheeks and pretends to retch, looking genuinely queasy as the crew erupts in laughter at their over-the-top reactions. The footage dropped just before 'The Dreadful' hits select theaters, creating significant buzz among fans and media outlets.
Director Natasha Kermani Praises the Unique Pairing
Director Natasha Kermani raved about the unusual pairing in recent interviews. She stated, "Seeing Kit and Sophie back together on screen was a unique delight. Their chemistry and friendship are unmistakable, bringing an authentic dynamic to their characters that audiences will find compelling."
Harington revealed in an E! News interview that Turner was instrumental in bringing him onto the project. He recalled, "She was the one who forwarded the movie script to me first, and somehow didn't perceive what I immediately saw in it. I thought, 'These characters are lovers, right?' It felt very strange from the beginning."
Actors Discuss the Awkward Transition from Siblings to Lovers
Turner spilled more details during her appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers in August 2025 while promoting her other project Trust. She quoted Harington's initial response to the script: "He kind of replied, saying, 'Yeah, I'd love to do this, but this is going to be f---ing weird, Soph.'"
Turner first discussed the kiss during that same Meyers appearance, explaining their attempts to mentally prepare. "We tried to put our 'Game of Thrones' past out of our minds, then we got on set. When it came to the first kissing scene, we were both literally retching. Honestly, it was disgusting. It was the worst filming experience," she confessed, even comparing it unfavorably to filming with real cockroaches on Trust.
Additional Awkward Details and Height Challenges
Harington opened up earlier about the "embarrassing" vibe surrounding their scenes together. He mentioned having to stand on an apple box to match Turner's height for certain shots, adding another layer of awkwardness to their on-screen romance.
His 'Game of Thrones' character always seemed the least likely candidate for romance opposite Sansa Stark, making their transition to lovers particularly jarring for both actors and fans. Despite the initial discomfort, both Turner and Harington gushed about the fun of teaming up again like old friends.
Harington described the experience as a family reunion on set, emphasizing their genuine friendship off-camera. The viral gag reel has fans cracking up over the dramatic sibling-to-lovers switch, generating significant anticipation for 'The Dreadful' and its unconventional pairing.
