Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner looks unrecognisable in new ITV show
19.05.2023 - 16:49
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Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner looks unrecognisable after transforming into a 1980s jewel thief for new six-part drama Joan. The 27-year-old actress, who played Sansa Stark in the smash hit HBO fantasy series, looks worlds away from her usual self in the new ITVX show - with peroxide blonde hair and bright red lipstick.
Sophie, who recently had a second child with pop singer husband Joe Jonas, stars in the title role in the new drama, which takes inspiration from the fascinating true story of Joan Hannington - aka 'the Godmother' - who became one of the most notorious figures in London's criminal underworld.The series is centred around Joan, a fiery and uncompromising woman in her twenties who is deeply scarred and vulnerable. She is a devoted mother to her six-year-old daughter, Kelly, but is trapped in a disastrous marriage with a violent criminal named Gary.
When Gary goes on the run, Joan seizes the opportunity to create a new life for herself and her daughter. Adopting new identities and making new acquaintances, Joan becomes a masterful jewel thief and embarks on a thrilling journey, driven by her desire to care for her daughter and create a secure home for them both.
When she first got the role, Sophie released a statement on how "excited" she was about bringing her story to life. "I'm so excited to be bringing Joan Hannington's fascinating life story to screen in Joan," Sophie said.
"She is one of the most notorious figures in the criminal underworld of London, earning her the nickname ''The Godmother''. "A woman who goes between her thriving and daring career as a jewel thief, all whilst trying to get her daughter back from social services, we see a mother in despair swept up in the exhilarating world of
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