Kit Harington and Sophie Turner are set to appear in another project based on the Wars of the Roses after George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones.
Game of Thrones established itself as one of the most successful fantasy drama TV series with its epic world-building. The show had a high-stakes narrative, political drama, captivating characters, and a dash of supernatural creatures. However, not everything from the TV series was made-up or unrealistic.
George R. R. Martin accepted on several occasions that he drew inspiration from other writers and real-world scenarios for A Song of Ice and Fire. Fans and history buffs soon noticed that the fictional struggle for ascension resembled the events of the Wars of the Roses. Now Sophie Turner and Kit Harington are reuniting for a film project which shares this special connection with GOT.
The actual figures and war that inspired the events of Westeros
Lena Headey in Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO
But many started noticing some similarities between the imaginary world of Westeros and real-life people from the past. Historian Dan Jones also claimed that several characters from the popular show were based on real-life figures from the Wars of the Roses.
The author himself stated the same, confessing on multiple occasions that he was inspired by the art and history around him. During his 2014 interview with Channel 4 News, R. R. Martin revealed the primary source of his inspiration.
Well, British history has played enormous impact on Game of Thrones and A Song of Ice and Fire. I mean the Wars of the Roses are probably the single biggest influence…
The overall plot of power struggle between several families resembled the actual war fought between the houses of Lancaster and York between 1455 to 1487. On a closer look similarities can be drawn between the House of Lancaster and the fictional House Lannister.
Sean Bean in Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO
Both the real war and the war in the series featured a Mad King, a Boy King, and a Hand of the King. Similarly, the Duke of York could be the inspiration behind Ned Stark’s character (played by Sean Bean), both figures considered to be loyal advisors to their lords.
The upcoming movie which shares two unique connections with GOT
Kit Harington in Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO
Game of Thrones alums Sophie Turner and Kit Harington are set to appear together on the big screen. An upcoming Gothic horror film titled The Dreadful, would feature the duo together in a somewhat similar backdrop.
According to a report by Deadline, the new film is set on the background of the Wars of the Roses which also inspired the HBO show’s source text. Natasha Kermani, the director of Lucky (2020) and Imitation Girl (2017), is going to write as well as direct the movie.
Sophie Turner in Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO
The report revealed that the plot is centered around the Do Revenge lead’s character Anne, living in isolation with her mother-in-law. Harington is supposed to play a mysterious character who shares a connection with the women’s past.
‘THE DREADFUL’ starring Kit Harington and Sophie Turner is set to enter production next week.
Described as a gothic-horror movie. pic.twitter.com/CPQzCOlCEe
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) November 8, 2024
Both are so talented 😍
— خاک زادی (@Khaak_zaadi44) November 8, 2024
Kit and Sophie together again! My Game of Thrones heart is happy
— Livik (@LoverSportMan) November 8, 2024
Kit Harington and Sophie Turner in a gothic-horror film? This sounds incredible! Can’t wait to see them back on screen together!
— واصف بن رفیق (@Waasi8) November 8, 2024
NOW THAT’S A POWER COUPLE IN A GOTHIC-HORROR FILM CAN’T WAIT TO SEE HOW THEY BRING THE DARKNESS TO LIFE
— Rohit S. (@trohit0) November 8, 2024
As per a post on X by Film Updates, the film is ready to start production in the following week. Fans are excited to witness the magic created by the Stark siblings in a new setting and as new characters.
Game of Thrones is currently available to watch on Max.
