Sophie Turner: What did she do after Game of Thrones ended?

Sophie Turner: What did she do after Game of Thrones ended?

In 2019, Sophie Turner finally retired the Sansa Stark costume after eight seasons of Game of Thrones. In addition to the series, she played the role of Jean Gray in two films of the X-Men franchise, including Dark Phoenix. Released the same year, this blockbuster film centered on his character was a critical and commercial failure, earning a 2.9 out of 5 rating on AlloCiné.

This failure turned out to be a turning point for the actor, who then left big Hollywood productions. The ambitions of Dark Phoenix, which was supposed to launch the X-Men franchise, gave way for the actor to rethink his career, which was now more focused on intimate projects and the small screen.

Joanne: A successful return to television

In the year 2024, Sophie Turner returns to success thanks to Joan, a British series broadcast on ITV in the UK and available on OCS. She plays Joan Hannington, a jewel thief active in the 1980s known for her daring methods and the nickname The Godfather. Inspired by Hannington’s memoirs, the series examines his dual struggles: succeeding in crime and protecting his daughter.

Turner’s performance in Joan was praised by critics with a press rating of 3.9 out of 5 and an audience rating of 3.2 out of 5. His interpretation, intense and nuanced, shows an actor capable of reinventing himself away from blockbusters.

Sophie Turner in Joan

Various projects

After Game of Thrones, Sophie Turner tried to diversify her choices. In 2020, he starred in the miniseries Survive, where he portrayed the role of a plane crash survivor. In 2022, he starred alongside Colin Firth and Toni Collette in The Staircase, an adaptation of Jean-Xavier de Lestrade’s documentary series.

On the feature film side, her role in Do Revenge on Netflix, though minor, went viral thanks to an iconic scene. She also explored other formats and voiced Princess Charlotte in the animated series The Prince.

Sophie Turner continues her career with new projects. He will soon star in Haven, a heist series, and reunite with Kit Harington in the horror film The Dreadful.

The failure of Dark Phoenix didn’t stop him, it reshaped his path. With Joan, Sophie Turner shows that she remains an actress to follow, ready to take on challenges and take on demanding projects. And she will probably be the new Lara Croft!

Joan is currently available on OCS.

Source: Allocine

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