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Sophie Turner Embraces Chaos in New Thriller 'Steal' as a "Bit of a Mess"

Sophie Turner is taking on a modern, chaotic role in the upcoming thriller series 'Steal,' marking a significant departure from her previous work in period pieces. She plays Zara, an ordinary office worker whose life is upended after being pulled into a dangerous crime. Turner was drawn to the project's contemporary setting, emotional complexity, and the humorous core of the story. The series, featuring a strong supporting cast, is set to premiere on Prime Video.

Key Points: Sophie Turner on Her "Messy" Character in New Thriller 'Steal'

  • Departure from period dramas
  • Character's life spirals from crime
  • Show blends thriller with humor
  • Explores a core friendship
  • Premieres January 21 on Prime Video
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Sophie Turner says her 'Steal' character is 'a bit of a mess'

Sophie Turner discusses her role in the new series 'Steal,' playing an office worker whose life spirals into crime, calling the character a fun departure.

"Zara, my character, is a bit of a mess, and I don't know if I've ever played someone that doesn't have their s*** together. - Sophie Turner"

Mumbai, Jan 20

Hollywood actress Sophie Turner, who is gearing up for her upcoming streaming series 'Steal', has said that her character in the show is 'a bit of a mess'.

The actress is stepping away from corsets, castles, and carefully composed heroines, and diving headfirst into chaos with 'Steal'. The contemporary thriller sees the actor embrace unfamiliar territory both in genre and character, playing Zara, an ordinary office worker whose life spins wildly out of control after she is pulled into a dangerous and unexpected crime.

The actress has said that she was drawn to the show's modern edge, emotional messiness, and the surprising humor and heart at its core, Turner reveals the role offered her something she hadn't explored before.

Talking about what drew her to the role, Sophie Turner said that the departure from her usual choices was precisely the appeal.

She said, "I think it was the fact that I hadn't really done anything like this before. I generally lean toward some sort of period, and this is very current. Zara, my character, is a bit of a mess, and I don't know if I've ever played someone that doesn't have their s*** together. Quite as much as she doesn't, and that was very fun to explore, and it's funny as well, and there's like a beautiful friendship at the core of the story, and I think it's just so multifaceted, this show, that it really, I couldn't say 'no'".

The series is directed by Sam Miller and Hettie Macdonald, and is written by Poppy Cogan and Shyam Popat. It also stars Archie Madekwe, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Ellie James, Tomisin Ajani, Harry Michell, Sarah Belcher, Andrew Koji, Jonathan Slinger, Yusra Warsama, and Anastasia Hille in key roles.

Executively produced by Rebecca De Souza and Greg Brenman, and produced by Nuala O'Leary, along with Amazon MGM Studios and Drama Republic, 'Steal' is set to premiere on January 21 on Prime Video.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see Shyam Popat's name in the writing credits! Always nice when Indian talent gets global recognition. The premise sounds interesting - an ordinary office worker's life spiralling. Relatable in today's stressful corporate world, no?
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Aman W
Honestly, I'm a bit tired of Hollywood actors calling chaotic characters "a mess" as if it's a novel concept. Our daily lives in Mumbai traffic are more chaotic! 😅 But I'll give it a shot for the thriller aspect and the cast looks solid.
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Sarah B
Premiering on Jan 21 on Prime Video - perfect timing for a weekend binge. The shift from period dramas to a contemporary story is a smart move. Hope the "beautiful friendship" at its core is well-written and not just a side plot.
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Vikram M
As someone who works in an IT office in Bengaluru, I can totally imagine how one wrong decision can pull you into chaos! The concept is very current indeed. Will be watching to see if they capture that authentic feeling of a life unraveling.
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Kavya N
Love that she's embracing the messiness. We don't always have our lives together, and it's nice to see that reflected on screen instead of perfect, polished heroes all the time. Hope the show has some depth and isn't just surface-level chaos.

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