After the end of “Game of Thrones”, Sophie Turner had her ups and downs. A look back at his journey, between cinematic failure and television success.
In 2019, Sophie Turner definitively left Sansa Stark's costume in the wardrobe after eight seasons of Game of Thrones. In addition to the series, she played the role of Jean Gray in two films in the X-Men franchise, including Dark Phoenix. Released the same year, this blockbuster, centered on his character, was a critical and commercial failure, and earned a rating of 2.9 out of 5 on AlloCiné.
This failure marked a turning point for the actress, who then moved away from big Hollywood productions. The ambitions of Dark Phoenix, supposed to relaunch the X-Men franchise, gave way to a career reorientation for the actress, now more focused on intimate projects and on the small screen.
Joan: a successful return to television
In 2024, Sophie Turner returns to success thanks to Joan, a British series broadcast on ITV in the United Kingdom and available on OCS. She plays Joan Hannington, a jewel thief who was active in the 1980s, known for her daring methods and her nickname The Godmother. Inspired by Hannington's memoirs, the series looks at his double struggle: 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. Her interpretation, intense and nuanced, shows an actress capable of reinventing herself far from the blockbusters.
ocs Sophie Turner in Joan
Various projects
Since Game of Thrones, Sophie Turner has sought to diversify her choices. In 2020, she starred in the miniseries Survive, where she played a survivor of a plane crash. In 2022, she starred alongside Colin Firth and Toni Collette in The Staircase, adapted from the documentary series by Jean-Xavier de Lestrade.
On the feature film side, his role in Do Revenge on Netflix, although secondary, went viral thanks to an emblematic scene. She has also explored other formats, lending her voice to Princess Charlotte in the animated series The Prince.
Far from letting the setbacks get her down, Sophie Turner is continuing her career with new projects. She will soon be starring in Haven, a series about heists, and will reunite with Kit Harington in the horror film The Dreadful.
The failure of Dark Phoenix did not stop her, but rather redirected her path. With Joan, Sophie Turner demonstrates that she remains an actress to follow, ready to take on challenges and engage in demanding projects. And she will even, perhaps, be the new Lara Croft!
Joan is currently available on OCS.
