Pakistan, May 23 -- With Game of Thrones' Sansa Stark and X-Men's Jean Grey, actress Sophie Turner is known for playing roles that empower women.

In 'X-Men' sequel 'Dark Phoenix', she turns that up to 11, as her mutant character from 'X-Men - Apocalypse' becomes even more powerful and develops a dangerous alter-ego. This marks the first film in the franchise whose main character is a woman. Sophie Turner and co-star Jessica Chastain, who plays a shapeshifter who manipulates the Phoenix, talked to E! News about playing prominent, strong female roles.

"Growing up, I didn't really feel like I'd seen a superhero movie with a really strong female at the helm," Turner told E! News.

"Now, it's so great that young girls and young boys and your...