Sophie Turner’s ITV drama confirms release date

As a fan who has been captivated by the intriguing world of crime dramas, I can hardly contain my excitement for ITV’s upcoming production, “Joan,” starring the mesmerizing Sophie Turner. Having grown up watching her portray Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones, it’s fascinating to see her delve into a real-life character like Joan Hannington – a woman who defied societal norms and made her mark on the criminal underworld of London.


ITV’s crime drama Joan, starring Sophie Turner, has finally confirmed a release date.

In a six-part drama that will debut on both ITV1 and ITVX on September 29th, the actor known for his role in “Game of Thrones” portrays real-life jewel thief Joan Hannington.

The second installment is scheduled for broadcast the very next day, on September 30. After the first episode’s airing, you’ll be able to stream all the episodes on ITVX.

The newly unveiled preview hints at an edge-of-your-seat experience for Joan, as she juggles her role as a mom alongside her illicit dealings, all while sporting stylish ’80s ensembles.

Sophie Turner's ITV drama confirms release date

Previously, Turner shared some intriguing details about the character Joan, particularly her captivating past as a thief.

The actor expressed great enthusiasm about portraying Joan Hannington’s captivating life tale on-screen for the film titled “Joan“. Known as one of the most infamous figures in the criminal underbelly of London, she went by the moniker ‘The Godmother’.

A woman balances her flourishing yet risky job as a jewel thief with her desperate efforts to regain custody of her child from social services. This mother finds herself immersed in the thrilling underworld of crime.

In a thrilling turn of events, I’m excited to share that a globally collaborative production, inspired by Hannington’s 2004 memoir titled “I Am What I Am: The True Story of Britain’s Most Notorious Jewel Thief,” will be gracing our screens on The CW in the United States. This is truly a moment to cherish for fans like me!

Sophie Turner's ITV drama confirms release date

In addition to the lead character, the show features Frank Dillane playing Boisie Hannington. Kirsty J Curtis, Gershwyn Eustache Jr, Tomi May, Laura Aikman, and Alex Blake also appear in significant roles.

2022 saw the initial announcement of Joan’s project, and it has since garnered acclaim from Brad Schwartz, The CW’s entertainment head. He lauded Turner’s acting as simply “extraordinary.

In a conversation for TV’s Top 5 podcast on The Hollywood Reporter in 2023, he remarked that the show seemed destined to win awards, stating, “It looks incredible, with Sophie Turner delivering an outstanding performance… I can’t contain my enthusiasm for this project!

Beginning on September 29th, ITV1 will premiere the series titled “Joan.” Following the debut of its first episode, all subsequent episodes will be made available on ITVX. Meanwhile, the drama is also set to air on The CW network in the United States.

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2024-09-18 22:18

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