Last week,Entertainment Weeklydebuted their new magazine covers featuring the female stars ofGame of Thrones, such asSophie Turner(Sansa Stark),Emilia Clarke(Daenerys Targaryen),Lena Headey(Cersei Lannister),Maisie Williams(Arya Stark),Gwendoline Christie(Brienne of Tarth) andNatalie Dormer(Margaery Tyrell). As we get closer and closer to the April 24 debut ofSeason 6, we still haven’t been given too many details regarding the story, butEntertainment Weeklyrecently spoke withSophie Turner. Here’s what the actress had to say below, teasing that this will be Sansa’s biggest season yet.
“I’ve had more people saying, ‘You’re my favorite character’ than ever before, which is amazing, because I used to get ‘You’re my least favorite character.’ She’s definitely got a fan base now, and they’re rallying behind her. Finally people seeSansahow I see her. This is the season I’m most excited for. Sansa’s coming into her own and standing up for herself.”
We last saw Sansa in theSeason 5finale, finally escaping the clutches of her evil husband Ramsay Bolton (Iwan Rheon), and fleeing Winterfell with her longtime friend Theon Greyjoy (Alfie Allen). While we’ve seen shots of her in thenew trailers, we don’t know anything about where Sansa and Theon may be heading to. Regardless of where her character lands, showrunnerD.B. Weisspraised the actress' performance this season.
“Sophie really delivers this season. She’s an extremely phenomenal actor, and this year she gets to go to places she’s never gone.”
Writer-producerBryan Cogmanadded that he’s “very excited” about Sansa’s story, and that she thinksSophie Turner, “is doing the best work she’s ever done inSeason 6.” While we don’t know if they will reunite or not, it’s worth noting that Sansa’s brotherBran Starkis returning this year, after sitting out all ofSeason 5because his story was caught up to theGeorge R.R. Martinbooks. What do you think will happen to Sansa inGame of Thronesthis season?
