Sophie Turner to Play Jewel Thief in Anna Symon’s “Joan” Collection

Sophie Turner has bid the Iron Throne adieu however remains to be vying for extra energy and affect. The “Sport of Thrones” alumna will probably be starring in upcoming crime drama “Joan.” Created by “Mrs. Wilson” author Anna Symon, the ITV sequence 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 regularly transforms herself into knowledgeable diamond thief and felony mastermind.

“I’m so excited to be bringing Joan Hannington’s fascinating life story to display screen in ‘Joan,’” mentioned Turner. “She is among the most infamous figures within the felony underworld of London, incomes her the nickname ‘The Godmother.’” She described Hannington as a girl “who goes between her thriving and daring profession as a jewel thief, all while making an attempt to get her daughter again from social companies” and a “mom in despair swept up within the exhilarating world of crime.”

Penned by Symon, “Joan” relies on Hannington’s memoir, “I Am What I Am: The True Story of Britain’s Most Infamous Jewel Thief.” Filming in London will start subsequent yr.

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 lately appeared in HBO drama “The Staircase.”