Sophie Turner’s Post-Game of Thrones Career: From X-Men To Thrillers

After appearing as Sansa Stark on Game Of Thrones in her formative years, Sophie Turner’s career trajectory has been anything but ordinary, and her latest Paramount+ R-rated thriller is a sign of continued success. Turner joined Game Of Thrones as a teenager and remained a central figure on the series across its eight-season run. Gradually finding her footing, her performances continually improved.

Over the years, Turner’s performances evolved from those of a vulnerable young woman to a mature adult, portraying Sansa’s journey from an uncertain child to one of the family’s most formidable survivors, quietly radiating her power. The emotional range that Turner was able to put into Sansa’s character arc was able to earn her widespread praise, and her on-screen growth was consistently impressive.

Following Game Of Thrones, Turner expanded her scope far beyond Westeros. Taking on blockbuster roles like Jean Grey in the X-Men franchise, she also pursued smaller projects that allowed her to dig deeper into character work. As she’s matured, Turner has continued to take on roles that challenge expectations and push her into more adult conversations. Her latest film, Trust, does just that.

What Is Trust About?

A psychological thriller following Lauren Lane (Turner), Trust tells the story of an actress facing public scandal. When Lauren’s life in Hollywood is turned upside down, she ventures to a remote cabin to find solace. Despite not disclosing her location, she finds herself betrayed and fighting for survival against someone she thought she could genuinely trust. The film also stars Rhys Coiro, Billy Campbell, and Katey Segal.

Sophie Turner Has Had An Exciting Career Since Game Of Thrones

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Although Trust’s theatrical release didn’t seem like it was going to move the needle for Turner’s career, it’s finding success on Paramount+ after its recent release, which aligns with many of the projects on her resume since Game Of Thrones. While the HBO series took up her formative years, after its end in 2019, Turner deliberately avoided being boxed into a single archetype.

Working hard to balance high-profile films like the X-Men franchise along with smaller, darker roles in independent projects, Turner wanted to be able to tell stories that were deep, meaningful, and complicated. Leaning into roles that emphasize psychological complexity, Turner has been in films and limited series that have shown off different sides of her as an actor, rather than taking on familiar characters.

What Sophie Turner Will Do Next

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As Turner’s career continues to take exciting turns, it’s clear that she wants a diverse slate of projects to bring to viewers in the coming year. Turner will appear in the upcoming Prime Video original series Steal, another thriller that puts her at the center, as well as the film The Dreadful with her Game Of Thrones co-star Kit Harington in the coming months.

Turner is also currently in the midst of filming Netflix’s updated Tomb Raider series, starring as the iconic Lara Croft in an action-packed origin story. With Turner truly shedding the shackles of Game Of Thrones in the past few years, seeing her turn in Trust is exciting for fans who can’t wait to see what stories she tells next.

Release Date

August 22, 2025

Runtime

86 minutes

Director

Carlson Young

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