Overview
- Shipka discusses a high-profile Episode 3 sequence featuring her character alongside Marisa Abela and Kit Harington.
- She says the scene was choreographed in advance with an intimacy coordinator to establish clear boundaries and staging.
- Her preparation centered on Haley’s intentions and power plays rather than the mechanics of the physical performance.
- Shipka characterizes Haley as someone who uses sex, her body, and perceived innocence as tools that could be weaponized for leverage.
- TV Insider frames the moment as one of the season’s most audacious, as Shipka praises a supportive, low-pressure set environment.