Sophie Turner, the actress known for her roles in Game of Thrones and X-Men, stars as Zara in the new Prime Video drama Steal. Turner's performance as a corporate heist thriller that is both tense and original, earning praise for its refusal to make trade-offs.
The central point of Steal is Turner's character, Zara, an office drone turned action hero who is "petrified, sleuthing, exhausted, baffled." Turner explains that her decisions are made in the moment, without prior preparation or rehearsal. The film features a unique blend of action and suspense, with villains who move in a chaotic, menacing swarm.
Turner's character is not simply a damsel in distress, but rather a complex, multi-dimensional person with traces of nihilism and "a lot of rage and sorrow." Turner draws from her own experiences growing up with an alcoholic, abusive mother. The film's director had a cat-and-mouse game going with the cast, keeping them on their toes.
Wealth is also a central theme in Steal, as it often is in modern society. Turner says that portraying villains who are simply rich people is more progressive and less racist than previous depictions of bad guys from different cultures or regions.
In addition to her role in Steal, Turner will soon be starring as Lara Croft in the live-action adaptation of the Tomb Raider franchise. The training for this role has been intense, with eight hours of practice per day, five days a week.
Turner's experiences on Game of Thrones and X-Men have had an impact on her career, but she feels that Steal is a homecoming for her, as it was filmed in east London and explores themes of wealth decay. As an actress, Turner draws from her own experiences with drama and comedy, but finds that comedy is more difficult to execute than drama.
Overall, Sophie Turner's performance in Steal showcases her range and talent as an actress, and fans can look forward to seeing her take on new roles and challenges in the future.
The central point of Steal is Turner's character, Zara, an office drone turned action hero who is "petrified, sleuthing, exhausted, baffled." Turner explains that her decisions are made in the moment, without prior preparation or rehearsal. The film features a unique blend of action and suspense, with villains who move in a chaotic, menacing swarm.
Turner's character is not simply a damsel in distress, but rather a complex, multi-dimensional person with traces of nihilism and "a lot of rage and sorrow." Turner draws from her own experiences growing up with an alcoholic, abusive mother. The film's director had a cat-and-mouse game going with the cast, keeping them on their toes.
Wealth is also a central theme in Steal, as it often is in modern society. Turner says that portraying villains who are simply rich people is more progressive and less racist than previous depictions of bad guys from different cultures or regions.
In addition to her role in Steal, Turner will soon be starring as Lara Croft in the live-action adaptation of the Tomb Raider franchise. The training for this role has been intense, with eight hours of practice per day, five days a week.
Turner's experiences on Game of Thrones and X-Men have had an impact on her career, but she feels that Steal is a homecoming for her, as it was filmed in east London and explores themes of wealth decay. As an actress, Turner draws from her own experiences with drama and comedy, but finds that comedy is more difficult to execute than drama.
Overall, Sophie Turner's performance in Steal showcases her range and talent as an actress, and fans can look forward to seeing her take on new roles and challenges in the future.