The CW’s Joan Transforms Sophie Turner Into a Desperate Diamond Thief — Watch Trailer

Sophie Turner is swallowing her pride — and perhaps a few diamonds — in a new trailer for The CW’s Joan.

Produced by The CW in association with All3Media International, Joan stars the Emmy Award-nominated Game of Thrones alumna as real-life jewel thief Joan Hannington, in an “exhilarating yet emotional story set against the vibrant backdrop of the 1980s,” according to the network’s official synopsis.

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Turner’s titular character is described as both a fiery and uncompromising woman in her twenties who is deeply scarred and vulnerable, and as a devoted mother to her six-year-old daughter. She also is trapped in a hellish 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 — as a masterful jewel thief,” reads the synopsis.

The cast of Joan also includes Frank Dillane (Fear the Walking Dead), Kirsty J. Curtis (UK comedy Match Not Found), Gershwyn Eustache Jr. (Britannia) and Laura Aikman (The Rising). Joan was written by Anna Symon and directed by Richard Laxton.

CW entertainment chief Brad Schwartz recently referred to Joan as “awards bait,” boasting that the dailies “look amazing” and that Turner delivers a “phenomenal” performance.

Hit PLAY on the video above to watch the first trailer for Joan — premiering Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 9/8c — then drop a comment with your thoughts below. Will you be watching?

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