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Kit Harington and Sophie Turner can’t hide their awkwardness. The former Game of Thrones siblings visibly gagged after kissing on set of their new horror film The Dreadful. A behind-the-scenes video released just hours ago reveals exactly what fans suspected.
🔥 Quick Facts
- The Video: Entertainment Tonight released the exclusive behind-the-scenes clip showing both actors playfully retching after their kiss.
- The Cast: Sophie Turner (29) and Kit Harington (39) reunite as lovers in the gothic horror film, marking a major shift from their sibling roles.
- Release Date: The Dreadful hits theaters and digital platforms on February 20, 2026 via Lionsgate.
- The Chemistry Challenge: Turner previously admitted both actors were “retching” during intimate scenes, calling the pairing “weird for all of us.”
Game of Thrones Siblings Turned On-Screen Lovers
The awkward moment caught on camera underscores a reality Sophie Turner has been joking about for months. The actress, who played Sansa Stark on HBO’s Game of Thrones, and her former brother Kit Harington (who played Jon Snow) are now filming as romantic leads in their new horror drama.
In a July 2025 Vogue interview, Turner apologized to fans, saying it felt “really weird” to be playing “lovers” with someone she spent nearly a decade calling her on-screen sibling. The chemistry read clearly shows in their genuine, humorous reactions to the kissing scenes.
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Behind-the-Scenes Chaos: The Apple Box Moment
Adding to the awkwardness, Harington revealed another embarrassing detail about filming intimate scenes with Turner. In a November 2025 appearance on E! News, the actor admitted he had to stand on an apple box to reach his co-star.
“It was slightly embarrassing having to get on an apple box to kiss her because she’s about a foot taller than me,” Harington explained. “But other than that, my dignity was pretty intact.” The height difference became a running joke between the two actors during production, making the new video even more relatable.
The Dreadful Film Details and Cast
| Detail | Information |
| Release Date | February 20, 2026 |
| Platform | Select Theaters and Digital |
| Director | Natasha Kermani |
| Main Cast | Sophie Turner, Kit Harington, Marcia Gay Harden, Laurence O’Fuarain |
The Dreadful is a Gothic horror drama about Anne and her mother-in-law Morwen, who live a solitary life on society’s outskirts. The story centers on what happens when a mysterious man from their past returns, setting off a chain of events that becomes a turning point.
“It’s really weird for all of us. I was like, ‘Oh, shoot, that’s my brother.'”
— Sophie Turner, discussing the film in Vogue (July 2025)
How Turner and Harington Pitched The Project
Interestingly, Turner was instrumental in getting Harington cast in the role. In a September 2024 interview with The Times, the actress explained that filmmakers were searching for the perfect actor when she stepped in with a suggestion.
“They were trying to find someone for that role, and I was like, ‘You can’t not have Kit,” she revealed. She joked that the medieval period setting meant “we’ll probably be floating about in robes on clifftops again,” referencing their Game of Thrones days. Her instinct to reunite them clearly created memorable on-set moments.
Will Game of Thrones Fans Accept the New Dynamic?
The gagging moment raises an important question for devoted Game of Thrones fans watching this reunion unfold. Can audiences embraced Harington and Turner as romantic leads after they spent nearly a decade as on-screen siblings? Early reactions to the behind-the-scenes footage suggest fans find the awkwardness endearing rather than off-putting.
With The Dreadful premiering in just over a week, fans will finally see if the chemistry between these two experienced actors can transcend their previous on-screen relationship and create something genuinely compelling.
Watch the Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Footage
Sources
- People.com – Exclusive coverage of the behind-the-scenes gagging moment and cast interviews about filming intimate scenes.
- Entertainment Tonight – Released the official behind-the-scenes video showing Sophie Turner and Kit Harington’s playful reaction to their kissing scene.
- IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes – Film release date, cast information, and production details for The Dreadful.
