Sophie Turner has bid the Iron Throne adieu however continues to be vying for extra energy and affect. The “Game of Thrones” alumna will probably be starring in upcoming crime drama “Joan.” Created by “Mrs. Wilson” author Anna Symon, the ITV collection follows the exploits of notorious British jewel thief Joan Hannington, per Deadline.
Set in ‘80s London, “Joan” sees Turner taking part in a younger mom who strives for a greater life for herself and her daughter after her violent, fugitive husband disappears. To this finish, Joan steadily transforms herself into knowledgeable diamond thief and felony mastermind.
“I’m so excited to be bringing Joan Hannington’s fascinating life story to screen in ‘Joan,’” mentioned Turner. “She is one of the most notorious figures in the criminal underworld of London, earning her the nickname ‘The Godmother.’” She described Hannington as a girl “who goes between her thriving and daring career as a jewel thief, all whilst trying to get her daughter back from social services” and a “mother in despair swept up in the exhilarating world of crime.”
Penned by Symon, “Joan” is predicated on Hannington’s memoir, “I Am What I Am: The True Story of Britain’s Most Notorious Jewel Thief.” Filming in London will start subsequent 12 months.
Turner was final seen in Jennifer Kaytin Robinson’s “Do Revenge,” a darkish comedy starring Maya Hawke and Camila Mendes as highschoolers who conform to tackle one another’s bullies. She additionally just lately appeared in HBO drama “The Staircase.”