The “Queen in the North” is about to become the “Queen of the Heists”, asSophie Turneris set to star in Prime Video’s all-new thriller,Haven. Best known for her work as Sansa Stark inGame of Thronesas well as Jean Grey inX-Men: ApocalypseandX-Men: Dark Phoenix, the new heist series will see Turner star as an employee of a pension fund management company, until a group of would-be mass thieves threaten her into helping them with a scheme to rob the organization. Turner has also recently starred in the true-crime drama series,The Staircase. Other projects on Sophie Turner’s upcoming schedule include another true-crime story withthe jewel heist filmJoanand she’s also set to reunite with herGame of Thronesco-starKit Harringtonfor the new Gothic horror filmThe Dreadful.
Sophie Turner isn’t the only person currently attached to twisty and tense world ofHaven. Also in the cast isArchie Madekwe, who previously starred inMidsommar,Gran Turismo, andSaltburn. They’ll also be joined byThe GreatandBodiesstarJacob Fortune-Lloyd. Madekwe will be playing the close companion of Sophie Turner’s character while Fortune-Lloyd will be portraying a gambling-addicted detective trying to solve the case of this unusual heist.
Who is Making ‘Haven’?
Havenwill serve as the screenwriting debut of novelistS.A. Nikias, who previously wrote the acclaimed crime novel seriesThe City Blues(all under a pseudonym). The full list of directors for the new series has yet to be disclosed, but it’s been confirmed that at least three episodes will be directed bySam Miller, best known forother British shows likeMay I Destroy YouandLuther. In addition to directing the first three episodes, Miller will also be producingHavenas well. Speaking of producing,Havenwill be developed by Drama Republic - the Britain-based production company that’s previously worked with Amazon and Prime Video before with productions like theEmily Blunt-starring Western,The English.
Drama Republic has also predictably partnered with Amazon MGM Studios to bring the gripping and unique criminal world ofHavento life. Amazon MGM Studios head of televisionVernon Sandersexpressed his excitement for the new showwith the following statement:
“This attention grabbing series, written by S.A. Nikias, is a uniquely thrilling ride and serves as an ideal addition to round out our Pan-English slate implemented by Rola Bauer and her team.Haven, shepherded by the fantastic team at Drama Republic, with the wonderful Sam Miller set to direct, and starring the incredibly talented Sophie Turner, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, and Archie Madekwe has all the ingredients for a gripping, addictive, entertaining story for our global customers to enjoy.”
Prime Video has not currently announced a release window forHavenat this time. Until then, you can watchDrama Republic’s prior acclaimed series,The English, on Prime Video.
