Sophie Turner, the actress who brought Sansa Stark to life in the acclaimed HBO series Game of Thrones, revealed that she maintains an emotional distance from the universe that made her famous.

In a recent promotion for her new series 'Steal', Turner confessed that she won't be able to watch the upcoming spinoff series, 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'.

The explanation she offered to journalist James B. Street is surprising: “To be honest, I don't think I can watch any Game of Thrones,” she admitted. "I can't even listen to the theme song. It gives me terrible anxiety."

This feeling is particularly striking given that the actress claims to have “had a great time” during her time on the show. However, she acknowledges that she's unsure of the origin of this strong reaction, which prevents her from consuming any content related to the franchise.

She expressed her support for the new HBO project

Despite her personal decision not to watch the new series, Turner expressed her support for the project and its stars. “I'm really excited for the actors who will be in it, and I think it will probably be amazing, because it's that universe,” she stated. “So good luck to everyone involved.”

Her statements underscore the profound and sometimes complex impact that a production of this magnitude can have on its performers, even years after it has concluded.

While fans anticipate the new chapter of the saga, one of its central figures prefers to cheer from a distance, stepping away from the screen to avoid the unexpected anxiety that the memory of Westeros provokes in her.