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Sophie Turner plays jewel thief Joan Hannington – ‘one of the most infamous figures in London’s criminal underworld’ – in new drama
Sophie Turner will play infamous jewel thief Joan Hannington in a new ITVX drama, it was announced Wednesday.
Called Joan, the show is a six-part series set in 1980s London and tells the incredible story of one of the most notorious figures in the city’s criminal underworld.
In a statement, Game of Thrones star Sophie, 26, said she is “so excited” to bring the “fascinating” story to life.
‘I’m so excited to bring this fascinating story to the screen’: Sophie Turner revealed on Wednesday that she will star in a new ITVX drama as notorious jewel thief Joan Hannington
“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 goes between her thriving and daring career as a jewel thief, while trying to get her daughter back from social services, we see a mother in despair who is dragged into the exciting world of crime,” she added.
Anna Symon is the screenwriter for the project and worked closely with Joan while working on the scripts.
What a story: Joan is the name of the show, a six-part series set in 1980s London that tells the incredible story of one of the most notorious figures in the city’s criminal underworld
While no release date has been set yet, the project will be filmed in London next year.
It is inspired by Joan’s memoir, I am What I am: The True Story of Britain’s Most Notorious Jewel Thief.
A summary 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. – the birthday boy Debbie.’
She has a disastrous marriage to an abusive villain, and when he goes on the run, Joan seizes the moment to put her old life behind her.
“I’m so excited to feature Joan Hannington’s fascinating life story in Joan,” Sophie said in a statement.
True Story: It is inspired by Joan’s memoir, I am What I am: The True Story of Britain’s Most Notorious Jewel Thief (pictured)
Unbelievable: In an Amazon text for her book, Joan is described as a “true survivor.” “Joan married professional villain Boisie Hannington and embarked on a journey to become one of Britain’s most successful diamond thieves,” it reads. Joan is pictured in 2002
“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 villain Boisie Hannington and embarked on a journey to become one of Britain’s most successful diamond thieves,” it reads.
Literally millions of pounds passed through their hands and Joan and Boisie became members of the criminal elite, but disaster soon struck at the heart of their outrageous lifestyle.
“Funny, shocking and violent in turn, this is a remarkably raw debut from a true survivor.”
A summary 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 4 – birthday Debbie’