Game of Thrones’Sophie Turnerportrayed a struggling single mother who becomes an expert jewel thief inthe critically acclaimedJoan, fromAnna Symon. The series premiered on July 23, 2025, with the finale airing on October 14 of that year and was an instant hit, partly thanks toTurner’s beautiful performance. Given the reception, many may have expected an immediate renewal for the show, but that’s unfortunately not the case, as we’ve finally learned the fate ofJoanahead of the lead star’s next project.
As confirmed by anITVspokesperson viaRadio Times, Joan won’t be returning for another run, even though “ITV and Snowed-In Productions would love to produce” a second installment.This is due toscheduling issuesamong the cast, as the rep added, “However, as a consequence of cast availability and following co-production discussions, it has meanta second series wasn’t possible.” What a bummer indeed, even withthe Certified Fresh 81% ratingthe series holds on Rotten Tomatoes, as well as the consensus that reads, “Sophie Turner shines like a diamond inJoan, a stylish crime drama that pays dividends with its 1980s period detail and feminist edge.”
FollowingJoan, Turner will next be seen in the upcoming gothic horror filmThe Dreadful, reuniting withGame of ThronesstarKit Harington. She is also in talks to leadPhoebe Waller-Bridge’sTomb RaiderPrime Video series as Lara Croft herself. Another announced project in the works is the thriller filmTrust, in which her role is still a mystery, as well as Prime Video’sSteal. In addition toGame of Thrones, Turner is well known for portraying Jean Grey intheX-Menfilm seriesand her feature film debut in the 2013 psychological thrillerAnother Me.
What Is ‘Joan’ About?
Set in the 1980s,Joanis inspired by Joan Hannington’s 2002 memoir,I Am What I Am: The True Story of Britain’s Most Notorious Jewel Thief. The period drama follows the title character, a fiery and uncompromising woman in her 20s, who is a devoted mother to her 6-year-old daughter, Kelly (Mia Millichamp-Long), but is trapped in a disastrous marriage 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, she becomes a masterful jewel thief and embarks on a thrilling, high-stakes journey that challenges her every limit, driven by her desire to create a secure home. The series also starsFrank Dillane,Laura Aikman,Gershwyn Eustache Jr., andJack Greenlees.
Binge all six episodes ofJoanplaying now on Prime Video and stay tuned to Collider for further news about Turner’s upcoming projects.
Source: Radio Times
