Sophie Turner sports bleach blonde wig while filming outdoor scene for ITV drama Joan

Sophie Turner looked deep in character as she filmed scenes for her upcoming ITV drama series Joan in Herne Bay, Kent.

The actress, 27, appeared worlds away from her usual self as she sported a bleach blonde wig for her role as notorious jewel thief Joan Hannington.

The former Game Of Thrones star was surrounded by co-stars and film crew members as she filmed an outdoor scene at a seaside location.

Sophie donned a stylish maroon jumpsuit and cinched her waist with a matching belt for the scene. 

The TV star added height to her frame with a pair of white heels and wrapped up with a matching blazer.

Scene: Sophie Turner looked deep in character as she filmed scenes for her upcoming ITV drama series Joan

Filming: The actress, 27, appeared worlds away from her usual self as she sported a bleach blonde wig for her role as notorious jewel thief Joan Hannington

Shoot: The former Game Of Thrones star was surrounded by co-stars and film crew members as she filmed an outdoor scene at a seaside location

Also wearing a gold necklace, Sophie completed her character’s look with a biege handbag.

Sophie was joined by a child actress during the shoot who is likely playing Joan’s real-life daughter Debbie.

The star put on an animated display as she picked the young girl up in her arms and gave her a warm hug.

Debbie will be around four years old in the drama, around the time Joan’s first husband and Debbie’s father Ray Pavey was sent to jail for armed robbery.

Back in November, it was announced that Sophie is set to star as Joan – one of the most notorious figures in the London’s criminal underworld.

In a statement at the time, Sophie said she’s ‘so excited’ to bring the ‘fascinating’ story of Joan – known as ‘The Godmother – to life.

‘I’m so excited to be bringing Joan Hannington’s fascinating life story to screen in Joan,’ Sophie said. 

‘She is one of the most notorious figures in the criminal underworld of London, earning her the nickname ”The Godmother”.

On location: Sophie was joined by a child actress during the shoot who is likely playing Joan’s real-life daughter Debbie

Performance: The star put on an animated display as she picked the young girl up in her arms and gave her a warm hug

Family: Debbie will be around four years old in the drama, around the time Joan’s first husband and Debbie’s father Ray Pavey was sent to jail for armed robbery

Outfit; Sophie donned a stylish maroon jumpsuit and cinched her waist with a matching belt for the scene

Style: The TV star added height to her frame with a pair of white heels and wrapped up with a matching blazer

Trendy: Also wearing a gold necklace, Sophie completed her character’s look with a biege handbag

Story: While a release date hasn’t 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 (Joan Hannington pictured)

‘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,’ she added.

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 a release date hasn’t 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.

Role: Back in November, it was announced that Sophie is set to star as Joan – one of the most notorious figures in the London’s criminal underworld

Overjoyed: In a statement at the time, Sophie said she’s ‘so excited’ to bring the ‘fascinating’ story of Joan – known as ‘The Godmother – to life

She said: ‘I’m so excited to be bringing Joan Hannington’s fascinating life story to screen in Joan’

Sophie added: She is one of the most notorious figures in the criminal underworld of London, earning her the nickname ”The Godmother”

She added: ‘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’

A Synopsis of the new show reads: ‘We’re 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 doting and loving young mother to four-year-old Debbie.’

‘She’s in a disastrous marriage to a violent thug, and when he goes on the run, Joan seizes the moment to leave her old life.

‘Inspired by her desire to care for Debbie and create a secure home for her daughter, Joan makes some heart-breaking decisions as she sets her sights on a better life.’

In an Amazon blurb for her book, Joan is described as a ‘true survivor’.

History: 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

Crime: Millions of pounds passed through their hands and the new series has been described as a ‘rags-to-riches rollercoaster’

Show: Anna Symon is the screenwriter for the project and worked closely with Joan while working on the scripts

‘Joan married professional bad boy Boisie Hannington, and embarked on a journey to become one of Britain’s most successful diamond thieves,’ it reads. 

‘Literally millions of pounds passed through their hands and Joan and Boisie became members of the criminal elite, but tragedy was soon to strike at the heart of their outrageous lifestyle. 

‘In turns funny, shocking and violent, this is a remarkable raw debut from a true survivor.’

Sophie Turner sports bleach blonde wig while filming outdoor scene for ITV drama Joan
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