Kit Harington and Sophie Turner, known from Game of Thrones, reunited for a kissing scene in their new horror film The Dreadful, but the moment turned awkward as they gagged afterward. New behind-the-scenes footage captures the hilarious mishap during filming. The gothic horror, directed by Natasha Kermani, also stars Marcia Gay Harden.
Kit Harington and Sophie Turner, former co-stars from Game of Thrones, play lovers in the upcoming gothic horror film The Dreadful, directed by Natasha Kermani. The movie also features Marcia Gay Harden in a supporting role. While their characters share romantic moments on screen, a behind-the-scenes clip reveals that one such scene did not go as planned.
In the footage, released recently, Harington and Turner are seen kissing during a scene, only to immediately gag and react with discomfort afterward. Described as a hilarious romantic moment gone wrong, the incident has been called their worst nightmare in reality, contrasting sharply with their on-screen chemistry. The Dreadful is positioned as a new horror project bringing the two actors back together since their time on the fantasy series.
A review of the film labels it as limp horror, highlighting the efforts of Turner and Harington in the lead roles. The project marks another collaboration for the actors following their iconic portrayals in Game of Thrones. No specific release date for the full film has been detailed in the available reports, but the behind-the-scenes content has already generated buzz around the production.
This awkward filming anecdote underscores the challenges of intimate scenes in horror genres, where tension and realism are key. The Dreadful explores gothic elements, with Turner and Harington central to the narrative.