Sophie Turner sports bleach blonde wig while filming outdoor scene for ITV drama Joan
Sophie Turner looked deep in character as she filmed scenes for her upcoming ITV drama series Joan in Herne Bay, Kent.
The actress, 27, looked worlds away from her usual self as she donned a bleach blonde wig for her role as notorious jewel thief Joan Hannington.
The former Game Of Thrones star was surrounded by co-stars and film crew members as she filmed an outdoor scene at a seaside location.
Sophie donned a stylish maroon jumpsuit and cinched her waist with a matching belt for the scene.
The TV star added height to her body with a pair of white heels and wrapped in a matching blazer.
Scene: Sophie Turner looked deep in character as she filmed scenes for her upcoming ITV drama series Joan
Filming: The actress, 27, looked worlds away from her usual self as she wore a bleach blonde wig for her role as notorious jewel thief Joan Hannington
Shooting: The former Game Of Thrones star was surrounded by co-stars and members of the film crew as she filmed an outdoor scene at a seaside location
Sophie also wore a gold chain and completed her character’s look with a biege handbag.
Sophie was joined during the shoot by a child actress who likely plays Joan’s real-life daughter Debbie.
The star put on an animated display as she took the young girl in her arms and gave her a warm hug.
Debbie will be about four years old in the drama, around the time Joan’s first husband and Debbie’s father Ray Pavey were sent to prison for armed robbery.
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’.
On location: Sophie was joined during the shoot by a child actress who likely plays Joan’s real-life daughter, Debbie
Performance: The star put on an animated display as she took the young girl in her arms and gave her a warm hug
Family: Debbie will be around four years old in the drama, around the time Joan’s first husband and Debbie’s father Ray Pavey were sent to prison for armed robbery
Clothing; Sophie donned a stylish maroon jumpsuit and cinched her waist with a matching belt for the scene
Style: The TV star added height to her body with a pair of white heels and wrapped in a matching blazer
Trendy: Sophie also wore a gold necklace and completed her character’s look with a biege handbag
Story: 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 (Joan Hannington pictured)
“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.
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.
Role: In November it was announced that Sophie will star as Joan – one of the most notorious figures in London’s criminal underworld
Overjoyed: Sophie said in a statement at the time that she was ‘so excited’ to bring the ‘fascinating’ story of Joan – known as ‘The Godmother’ – to life
She said, ‘I’m so excited to bring Joan Hannington’s fascinating life story to the screen in Joan’
Sophie added: She is one of the most notorious figures in London’s criminal underworld, earning her the nickname ‘The Godmother’
She added: ‘A woman who moves 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 desperation dragged into the exciting world of crime’
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.
“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.”
History: 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
Crime: Millions of pounds passed through their hands and the new series has been described as a ‘rags-to-riches rollercoaster’
Show: Anna Symon is the screenwriter for the project and worked closely with Joan while working on the scripts
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.”