Sophie Turner was a glamorous Nineteen Eighties jewel thief as she filmed scenes for her upcoming ITV drama Joan on Saturday.
The Game of Thrones star was barely recognizable as she rocked daring hair and ’80s make-up to shoot scenes in Birmingham, which doubles as central London.
Sophie was wearing a classic brown fur coat over a crimson two piece go well with for her starring function as infamous British jewel thief Joan Hannington.
The peplum fashion prime was paired with an identical pencil skirt and patent black heels.
Transformed: Sophie Turner was a glamorous Nineteen Eighties jewel thief as she shot scenes for her upcoming ITV drama Joan on Saturday
New function: The Game of Thrones star was barely recognizable as she rocked daring ’80s haircut and make-up to shoot scenes in Birmingham, which doubles as central London
While she was beforehand seen on set with brief blonde locks, for these new scenes the actress wore a brown wig styled in a voluminous basic ’80s fashion.
She accomplished the look with an outsized pair of pear earrings and lashings of blush on her cheeks.
She was later noticed in a navy blue ensemble beneath the fur coat whereas capturing scenes subsequent to a classic London bus.
In November, it was introduced that Sophie will star as Joan – probably the most infamous figures in London’s prison underworld.
In an announcement on the time, Sophie mentioned she is “so excited” to convey the “fascinating” story of Joan – often called “The Godmother – to life.”
“I’m so excited to bring Joan Hannington’s fascinating life story to the screen in Joan,” Sophie mentioned.
She is among the most infamous figures in London’s prison underworld, incomes her the nickname ‘The Godmother’.
“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.
Nice job: Although she was beforehand seen on set with brief blonde locks, for these new scenes the actress wore a brown wig styled in a voluminous basic Nineteen Eighties fashion
Retro: She accomplished the look with an outsized pair of pear earrings and lashings of blush on her cheeks
Lead function: In November it was introduced that Sophie will star as Joan – probably the most infamous figures in London’s prison underworld
Godmother: In an announcement on the time, Sophie mentioned she was “so excited” to convey the “fascinating” story of Joan – often called “The Godmother – to life
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.
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.
All change: She was later spotted in a navy blue ensemble under the fur coat while shooting scenes next to a vintage London bus
Finishing Touches: A hair and makeup artist was seen as filming continued to style the actress
Extras: 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
Massive production: filming in Birmingham, which has been turned into London
True story: The drama is inspired by Joan’s memoir, I am What I am: The True Story of Britain’s Most Notorious Jewel Thief (pictured)
“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 ebook, Joan is described as a “true survivor.”
Joan married skilled unhealthy boy Boisie Hannington and launched into a journey to grow to be one in every of Britain’s most profitable diamond thieves.
‘Literally hundreds of thousands of kilos handed by their palms and Joan and Boisie turned members of the prison elite, however quickly catastrophe would strike on the coronary heart of their lavish way of life.
“By turns funny, shocking and violent, this is a remarkably raw debut from a true survivor.”
