

Set in the 1980s, Joan is fiery young woman in her twenties. With filming due to begin in spring 2023, here's everything we know about Turner's exciting new drama and the incredible true story behind it. The new role will see Turner return to London, having been residing in the US with her husband, Joe Jonas, and their two children, Willa, 2, and their baby who was born in July 2022.

"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 crime." "I'm so excited to be bringing Joan Hannington's fascinating life story to screen in Joan," Turner said of the new casting. that Sophie Turner is taking the lead role in gritty new six-part drama, "Joan", based on a true story of the notorious jewel thief, Joan Hannington. She wowed fans as Sansa Stark in "Game of Thrones" which saw her nominated for an Emmy, starred alongside Colin Firth and Toni Colette in the eight-part drama "The Staircase", and most recently took on a comedic role in Netflix's "Do Revenge". (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 15: Sophie Turner attends the 2nd Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Octoin Los Angeles, California.
