“Game of Thrones” was the defining pop-culture franchise of the decade. The cast was collectively an emotional wreck as the production neared its end — “It was just a huge cry fest; the makeup artists hated us” — and in the immediate aftermath, Turner felt a spike of existential terror. But the truth is Turner is poised to become the biggest star to emerge from the show, a charismatic young celebrity whose fame and opportunities will likely only expand now that she’s not shooting “Thrones” seven months a year. At a time when pop culture is defined by universes, she’s part of two of the biggest — three if you count the Jonas Brothers. In person she is funny and easygoing, and frank about her past struggles with depression and feelings of insecurity.

Source: New York Times May 22, 2019 05:33 UTC