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Sophie Turner Warns New ‘Harry PotterChild Stars to Steer Clear of Social Media

Her guidance draws on a Game of Thrones adolescence she says was harmed by online scrutiny.

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Sophie Turner has warned the young actors in Harry Potter TV series to stay away from social media
 Sophie Turner Says Social Media Almost Destroyed Her | Image: Instagram and Stye Rave

Overview

  • In a Flaunt interview, Turner urged the young leads to stay offline and stay grounded with family, home friends, and parent chaperones.
  • She said social media "almost destroyed" her, citing anxiety, depression and an eating disorder, and credited therapy with helping her recover.
  • HBO’s seven-season adaptation is underway for a 2027 debut with Francesca Gardiner as showrunner and Mark Mylod among executive producers.
  • The cast includes Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, Arabella Stanton as Hermione and Alastair Stout as Ron after an open call that saw 32,000 auditions.
  • To support schooling, Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden built temporary classrooms approved by Three Rivers District Council to operate for up to a decade.