Kit Harington and Sophie Turner Gag After Kissing During ‘The Dreadful’ Scene

Hollywood Reporter

by Carly Thomas

February 19, 2026

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Kit Harington and Sophie Turner faced an unexpected challenge while filming a kissing scene for their new movie *The Dreadful*. Footage from Entertainment Tonight shows the actors gagging after the director yelled “Cut. Beautiful,” leaving fans wondering about their on-set reaction. The pair, who previously played half-siblings Jon Snow and Sansa Stark on *Game of Thrones*, now portray lovers in the film, which must feel particularly awkward for them given their history. In *The Dreadful*, Sophie Turner plays Anne, a woman living a harsh life with her mother-in-law, Morwen (Marcia Gay Harden). Kit Harington’s character is a man from Anne’s past who returns and disrupts her life. Prior to filming, Harington described playing love interests on screen as “a bit weird,” especially since Sophie is significantly taller than him. He humorously mentioned feeling slightly embarrassed about having to stand on an apple box during the kissing scene. The film, released on Friday, has been compared to a slow-burn that fizzle

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Originally published on Hollywood Reporter on 2/19/2026