Kit Harington and Sophie Turner’s new kissing video has sent the internet spiraling.
In a behind-the-scenes video from their upcoming movie, The Dreadful, the former Game of Thrones stars are seen filming an intimate scene.
The clip quickly went viral on social media, garnering over 17 million views on X and drawing mixed reactions from netizens. Many fans found the footage of the actors, who previously played siblings on the HBO fantasy drama, uncomfortable to watch.
Highlights
- A behind-the-scenes kiss between Kit Harington and Sophie Turner in their new film The Dreadful has sparked viral backlash from Game of Thrones fans.
- Viewers joked about Harington’s “Targaryen roots” after his infamous romance with aunt Daenerys Targaryen in the HBO series.
- The former onscreen siblings admitted they were uncomfortable filming the intimate scenes.
The feeling was mutual for Harington and Turner, who were “both retching” while shooting the kissing scene.
"It's really weird for all of us,” Turner said.
Game of Thrones fans react to Kit Harington and Sophie Turner’s kissing scene
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After the behind-the-scenes video surfaced online, Game of Thrones fans had a collective breakdown. Many were in disbelief after seeing the onscreen siblings share a kiss and found it cringeworthy.
“Eeeeww. I’m sorry, but that’s brother and sister, idc,” one fan exclaimed.
Others pointed to the Targaryen origins of Harington’s character as an explanation for the viral moment.
“Maybe Jon Snow is finally accepting his Targaryen roots!!” one fan wrote.
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Several netizens joked that the actor was making a trend of kissing his onscreen family members after Jon Snow’s relationship with Daenerys Targaryen, despite the two being blood-related.
“First his aunt, now his sister,” a second commented.
As a result, Harington could not beat the allegations of being a “true Targaryen,” especially since the bloodline is known for “keeping it in the family.”
Kit Harington and Sophie Turner on filming intimate scenes for their new movie
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In a July 2025 interview with Vogue, Turner, 29, opened up about her reunion with Harington in the upcoming gothic horror movie, which she is also producing.
The Tomb Raider actress shared that she and her former onscreen brother would be playing lovers in the new project. She jokingly apologized to GoT fans, confirming that the film would feature intimate scenes between her and Harington.
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In a later appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Turner revealed she was the one who suggested Harington play her partner. However, she later realized that it would be “weird” for viewers, given their past roles.
“I'm like, 'Oh, shoot ... that's my brother.’”
Turner also admitted that she and Harington, 39, were “both retching” while filming the intimate moments.
Meanwhile, Harington told E! News in November 2025 that he was uncomfortable filming the kissing scenes, but not because he previously played Turner’s onscreen brother.
"It was slightly embarrassing, having to get on an apple box to kiss her because she's about a foot taller than me," he said.
George R.R. Martin planned an uncomfortable relationship for Jon Snow
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While GoT fans are no strangers to weird familial romances, franchise creator George R.R. Martin almost took things too far with a planned relationship for Jon Snow.
According to the author’s original outline shared by his UK publisher Waterstones, Martin intended for Jon and his youngest sister, Arya Stark (played by Maisie Williams), to share a secret romantic relationship.
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He also wanted to expand the dynamic into a love triangle between Jon, Arya, and Tyrion, played by Peter Dinklage. However, he later dropped these initial plans for a more conventional brother-sister bond between Jon and Arya.
Harington and Turner may be looking to move from the sibling image with their upcoming project, but the Game of Thrones universe continues to expand.
The spin-off series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will wrap up its first season on February 22, while House of the Dragon is set to return with its third season later this year.
Game of Thrones is currently streaming on HBO Max.