Sophie Turner turned into a glamorous 1980s jewel thief as she filmed scenes for her upcoming ITV drama Joan on Saturday.
The Game of Thrones star was barely recognizable as she rocked bold hair and ’80s makeup to shoot scenes in Birmingham, which doubles as central London.
Sophie was dressed in a vintage brown fur coat over a red two piece suit for her starring role as notorious British jewel thief Joan Hannington.
The peplum style top was paired with a matching pencil skirt and patent black heels.
Transformed: Sophie Turner turned into a glamorous 1980s jewel thief as she shot scenes for her upcoming ITV drama Joan on Saturday
New role: The Game of Thrones star was barely recognizable as she rocked bold ’80s haircut and make-up to shoot scenes in Birmingham, which doubles as central London
While she was previously seen on set with short blonde locks, for these new scenes the actress wore a brown wig styled in a voluminous classic ’80s style.
She completed the look with an oversized pair of pear earrings and lashings of blush on her cheeks.
She was later spotted in a navy blue ensemble under the fur coat while shooting scenes next to a vintage London bus.
In November, it was announced that Sophie will star as Joan – one of the most notorious figures in London’s criminal underworld.
In a statement at the time, Sophie said she is “so excited” to bring the “fascinating” story of Joan – known as “The Godmother – to life.”
“I’m so excited to bring Joan Hannington’s fascinating life story to the screen in Joan,” Sophie said.
She is one of the most notorious figures in London’s criminal underworld, earning her the nickname ‘The Godmother’.
“A woman who alternates her thriving and daring career as a jewel thief, while trying to get her daughter back from social services, we see a mother who is desperately dragged into the exciting world of crime,” she added.
Nice job: Although she was previously seen on set with short blonde locks, for these new scenes the actress wore a brown wig styled in a voluminous classic 1980s style
Retro: She completed the look with an oversized pair of pear earrings and lashings of blush on her cheeks
Lead role: In November it was announced that Sophie will star as Joan – one of the most notorious figures in London’s criminal underworld
Godmother: In a statement at the time, Sophie said she was “so excited” to bring the “fascinating” story of Joan – known as “The Godmother – to life
Joan, who was married to professional thief Boisie Hannington, was introduced to a life of crime and the pair became Britain’s most successful diamond thieves.
Millions of pounds passed through their hands and the new series has been described as a ‘rags-to-riches rollercoaster’.
Anna Symon is the screenwriter for the project and worked closely with Joan while working on the scripts.
While no release date has been set yet, it is inspired by Joan’s memoir, I am What I am: The True Story of Britain’s Most Notorious Jewel Thief.
A synopsis of the new show reads: ‘We are first introduced to Joan in her twenties, a fiery, uncompromising and intoxicating character, who is not without her own deep scars and vulnerability, as a loving and loving young mother of four – year-old Debbie.
She’s in a disastrous marriage to an abusive felon, and when he goes on the run, Joan seizes the moment to leave her old life behind.
All change: She was later spotted in a navy blue ensemble under the fur coat while shooting scenes next to a vintage London bus
Finishing Touches: A hair and makeup artist was seen as filming continued to style the actress
Extras: Joan, who was married to professional thief Boisie Hannington, was introduced to a life of crime and the pair became Britain’s most successful diamond thieves
Massive production: filming in Birmingham, which has been turned into London
True story: The drama is inspired by Joan’s memoir, I am What I am: The True Story of Britain’s Most Notorious Jewel Thief (pictured)
“Inspired by her desire to care for Debbie and create a safe home for her daughter, Joan makes some heartbreaking decisions as she sets her sights on a better life.”
In an Amazon blurb for her book, Joan is described as a “true survivor.”
Joan married professional bad boy Boisie Hannington and embarked on a journey to become one of Britain’s most successful diamond thieves.
‘Literally millions of pounds passed through their hands and Joan and Boisie became members of the criminal elite, but soon disaster would strike at the heart of their lavish lifestyle.
“By turns funny, shocking and violent, this is a remarkably raw debut from a true survivor.”