Sophie Turner discusses how motherhood helped prepare her for the ITV drama “Joan”

Sophie Turner discusses how motherhood helped prepare her for the ITV drama "Joan"

As a fan who has been captivated by both Sophie Turner‘s acting prowess in “Game of Thrones” and her real-life journey as a mother, I find myself deeply intrigued by her portrayal of Joan Hannington in ITV’s new series, “Joan”. Sophie’s personal experiences as a mother have undoubtedly added an authenticity to her portrayal of Joan’s complex relationship with her daughter Kelly.

The fictional Joan character in ITV’s show “Joan” shares some inaccessible traits, like her criminal background, which are based on the true-life jewel thief Joan Hannington. Actress Sophie Turner is portraying this role.

“It just kind of flows out”

Similar to Joan, Sophie is a mother. Her daughters Willa (3) and Delphine (1) were born during her marriage to musician Joe Jonas. These experiences with her children significantly influenced her portrayal of Joan’s relationship with her daughter Kelly. When asked about the preparation for the emotional scenes, Turner shared these insights as reported by Hello! magazine:

I’m a Pisces. I’m very emotional…I do listen to music and things like that, but I’m a mother, so anything to do with children, it just kind of flows out.
Sophie Turner

In the story, Kelly plays a significant role that goes beyond just being a character. As stated by Turner, the director, Richard Laxton, made sure that Joan’s daughter was never far from the lead actress’ thoughts. Even when Kelly wasn’t physically present in a scene, the director would frequently remind the actress about her presence, emphasizing this connection as a key motivation for her performance.

As a devoted fan, I must admit that when the 28-year-old actress spoke about her role in this captivating heist series, I was captivated. With its sparkling diamonds, glamorous settings, and high-stakes plots, it’s easy to get carried away. But she reminded us all that the real diamond here is her daughter’s future. Every scene, every line, is a step towards ensuring a secure and prosperous life for her little one.

As the summary indicates, “Joan navigates a perilous path of survival and transformation through her keen intellect, captivating personality, and knack for disguise. Each heist she undertakes and each diamond she steals is fueled by a single goal: to provide a safe and secure future for her child.

The show made its debut on ITV and ITVX starting from this past Sunday, the 29th of September. The next installment will be broadcasted at 9 p.m. on the 30th of September in the year 2024, which is a Monday.

2024-10-01 03:32