Game of Thrones' Sophie Turner signs up for Huffington Post web series

The Huffington Post has commissioned a new web docu-series starring Game of Thrones actor Sophie Turner.

Turner, who plays Sansa Stark in the hit HBO series which airs on Sky in the UK, will host a 10-part series called #PowerShift which will look at the power of social media.

In the series, which has been commissioned out of AOL/HuffPo’s UK operation, Turner will share stories from around the world about how social media has been harnessed to effect change.

“I’m really excited to be involved with #PowerShift and presenting this new series for HuffPost,” said Turner, announcing the series at parent AOL’s presentation at the IAB Digital Upfronts in London on Tuesday.

“Social media has amplified the voice for my generation around the world and changed the way that we communicate. I am a huge advocate of social media and thrilled to be given the opportunity to delve deep into its influence and impact on society at large.”

The series, which is being made in partnership with WPP’s GroupM Entertainment and produced with Broad Bean Media, will be aired on all 15 global editions of the Huffington Post as well as being syndicated to partners on its AOL On Network.

“Even though we’ve seen example after example around the world of social media deepening connections, improving lives and making the world better, we are still only beginning to understand its potential,” said the news and entertainment site’s founder Arianna Huffington. “So I’m delighted that, as part of our ‘What’s Working’ initiative to re-imagine journalism with an emphasis on solutions, #PowerShift is putting a spotlight on real people using social media to change the world.”

AOL has also invested heavily in original programming with more than 50 series commissioned to date – with shows from high-profile stars including James Franco, Boardwalk Empire’s Steve Buscemi and Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker – which also appear within the AOL On Network.

“Social media has revolutionised the way that we communicate globally and is a key part of the HuffPost DNA,” said Hamish Nicklin, managing director of AOL UK. “#PowerShift will be a fascinating series, commissioned out of the UK, and highlights AOL’s commitment in creating premium video content that delights consumers and enables brands to connect with audiences across a fragmented digital ecosystem.”

AOL has previously commissioned two UK series, one starring Richard Bacon and the other Tess Daly and The Saturdays singer Rochelle Humes.