Joan (TV series)
Joan | |
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Genre | Crime drama |
Created by | Anna Symon |
Based on | I Am What I Am: The True Story of Britain’s Most Notorious Jewel Thief by Joan Hannington |
Written by | Anna Symon Helen Black |
Directed by | Richard Laxton |
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Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Original language | English |
No. of series | 1 |
No. of episodes | 6 |
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Executive producers |
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Producer | Paul Frift |
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Original release | |
Network | ITVX |
Joan is six-part, upcoming British crime drama television series for ITVX, created by Anna Symon. Sophie Turner plays real-life character Joan Hannington, a figure known as "the Godmother" by certain aspects of the British criminal underworld. Paul Frift serves as producer and the series is directed by Richard Laxton.
Synopsis[edit]
The series will show Hannington's journey from housewife and mother, to petty offender, to diamond thief and criminal mastermind in 1980s London.[1]
Cast[edit]
- Sophie Turner as Joan Hannington
- Frank Dillane as Boisie Hannington
- Kirsty J. Curtis as Nancy
- Gershwyn Eustache Jr. as Albie
- Tomi May as King
- Laura Aikman as Val
- Alex Blake as Bernard
- Harry Pittard
- Lankesh
Production[edit]
The six-part series was announced in November 2022 with Sophie Turner leading the cast as Joan Hannington. It was created by Anna Symon, adapting from Hannington's 2004 memoir I Am What I Am: The True Story of Britain's Most Notorious Jewel Thief, with the pair meeting as Symon was writing the series.[2] The project comes from Snowed-In Productions[3] and co-produced in association with All3Media International, which will handle distribution of the show outside the United Kingdom, and The CW, which will air it in the United States.[4]
Casting[edit]
Dillane was revealed to be joining Turner in the cast in May 2023.[5]
Filming[edit]
Filming for the series began in May 2023 in Herne Bay, Kent.[6] Filming also took place that month in Birmingham, England.[7] Filming also took place in August 2023 in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. Filming also took place in September 2023 in Malvern, Worcestershire.
Broadcast[edit]
The series is expected to be broadcast in the UK on ITVX in 2024.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ Peppin, Hayley. "Sophie Turner to star as Britain's most successful jewel thief, Joan Hannington". Harpers Bazaar. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ Hibbs, James (9 November 2023). "Sophie Turner to play jewel thief Joan Hannington in ITVX drama". Radio Times. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ Whittock, Jesse (9 November 2022). "Game Of Thrones' Star Sophie Turner Lands Lead Role In True-Crime Drama 'Joan' For ITVX". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (18 May 2023). "CW In Production On Jewel Thief Drama Starring Sophie Turner; 'The Librarians' Spinoff In Works". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (18 May 2023). "CW In Production On Jewel Thief Drama Starring Sophie Turner; 'The Librarians' Spinoff In Works". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ Bowles, Millie (15 May 2023). "Filming begins in Herne Bay for ITV drama Joan, starring Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner". Kentonline. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ Leach, Harry (24 May 2023). "Game of Thrones star reportedly filming new ITV show in Jewellery Quarter". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ Heritage, Stuart; Abbott, Kate (28 December 2023). "'Guaranteed to be a banger': the 50 must-see TV shows for 2024". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
External links[edit]
- 2024 British television series debuts
- 2020s British drama television series
- Biographical television series
- British English-language television shows
- Television shows set in London
- ITV television dramas
- Upcoming drama television series
- Upcoming British television series
- Television series by All3Media
- Television series by Snowed-In Productions
- Television series by The CW
- Television series set in the 1980s
- Television shows shot in Kent