Sophie Turner as Joan as the ITV series makes its debut (Image: ITV)
Joan has just premiered on ITV, showcasing the talents of Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner and Frank Dillane as Joan and Boisie Hannington. Based on real events, the gripping first episode saw Joan escaping her nefarious former lover and taking extreme measures to safeguard her little girl.
As the curtain fell on the inaugural episode, Joan was introduced to Boisie Hannington, a suave antiques merchant who would later become her spouse. In a poignant tribute, the screen dimmed to black, displaying the dedication “In memory of Martin Maynard”, leading the audience to ponder his contribution to the series.
Martin was an integral member of the art department and had graced various series and films with cameo appearances.
His most recent endeavour involved ‘dressing props’ for Joan, and his impressive roster of credits can be traced back to 2004 according to IMDb, with his first role being that of a police officer in Family Affairs.
Following roles in The Government Inspector TV movie and a brief part in Casualty in 2005 marked his ascending career trajectory, reports .
Joan and Boisie met at the end of the first episode (Image: ITV)
Martin was prominently featured in episodes of Dream Team and Life Begins, before embarking on a prolific year in 2007 with appearances in The Bill, Hustle, and Sex, the City and Me.
While his final on-screen appearance was recorded for Down the Road in 2013, Martin’s theatrical exploits are listed online, including performances in Educating Rita, Horrox, The Medici Stars, and Othello.
Although the cause of his untimely passing remains private, the warm memories he leaves behind resonate with everyone associated with Joan.
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SOPHIE TURNER as Joan and MIA MILLICHAMP-LONG as Kelly (Image: ITV)
The title card did not specify the date of the star’s death, leaving it unclear when he passed away during production.
He was a graduate of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2004, with a wealth of experience spanning TV, film, commercials, theatre and radio.