Sophie Turner Reflects on Sansa Stark’s Unique Game of Thrones Farewell
Sophie Turner opens up about her satisfaction with Sansa Stark’s fate in Game of Thrones, her thoughts on a possible return, and how her experience differed from her fellow cast members.
Sophie Turner, best known for her portrayal of Sansa Stark, has spoken candidly about her feelings regarding the conclusion of her character’s journey in the much-discussed fantasy series. While many of her colleagues have expressed mixed emotions about how their stories wrapped up, Turner’s perspective stands out for its contentment.
Looking Back at Sansa’s Final Chapter
During a recent chat, Turner was asked whether she’d ever consider stepping back into the world of Westeros for one of the new spin-offs reportedly in the works. Her response was characteristically wry:
“Show me the money (laughs). I don't know, I think it would be hard but also amazing to come back to it,”
she remarked, leaving the door open but not exactly rushing through it.
Although the specifics of these potential projects remain under wraps, one such sequel, tentatively titled Snow and intended to follow Jon Snow’s post-series exploits, was shelved before it ever reached production. The uncertainty surrounding these spin-offs seems to mirror Turner’s own ambivalence about returning.
Contentment Amidst Controversy
Reflecting on her character’s fate, Turner didn’t hesitate to share her satisfaction:
“But I feel that I was very happy with the way Sansa ended her story in Game of Thrones, and no one else was really happy with their ending,”
she admitted.
“I feel like I got a good one, and so I don't know if I could revisit it.”
It’s not difficult to see why she feels this way. Sansa’s arc concluded with her crowned as Queen in the North, her homeland securing its independence from the rest of the realm. Compared to the fates met by other key figures, Sansa’s ending was, by most measures, enviable.
To Return or Not to Return?
Turner mused on the prospect of revisiting the role, weighing nostalgia against the risk of diminishing what made the original so special.
“Maybe it would be an utter joy, or maybe it would be trying to cling on to something that was magic back in the day that can't be recreated. I would have to see a script.”
Her words suggest a cautious approach, mindful of the pitfalls of reviving past glories.
Meanwhile, not all former cast members share her openness. Kit Harington, who played Jon Snow, was notably less enthusiastic when asked about reprising his role in any form.
“No, god no,”
he replied when questioned about voicing Jon Snow for an audiobook, apparently misinterpreting the query as a suggestion to return to the character.
“I don't wanna go anywhere near it. I spent 10 years doing that. Thanks, I'm alright.”
What Lies Ahead for Westeros
As for the future of the franchise, the next chapter is set to arrive with A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, scheduled to premiere on HBO and Sky/NOW TV in January. For those eager to see what else the world of Westeros has in store, there’s a growing list of upcoming series and films to keep an eye on.