ITV uncovers jewel in Joan
TRAILER: Sophie Turner (Game of Thrones) stars as notorious jewel thief Joan Hannington in ITV’s upcoming six-part drama Joan. See the trailer here.
Created and written by Anna Symon, the story is set against the vibrant and aspirational backdrop of 1980s London and unravels the multifaceted life of a mother, lover, liar and thief.
The series opens with 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 relationship 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 along the way, Joan becomes a masterful jewel thief. She embarks on a thrilling, high-stakes journey that challenges her every limit, driven by her desire to care for her daughter and create a secure home for them both.
Inspired by the real Joan Hannington and certain events from her life, the series is directed by Richard Laxton and produced by Ruth Kenley-Letts. The series also stars Frank Dillaine, Kirsty J Curtis, Gershwyn Eustache Jnr and Laura Aikman.
It is produced by Snowed-in Productions in association with The CW in the US. All3Media International is handling sales.
Joan is coming soon to ITV1 and ITVX.
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