Tribute to Martin Maynard Featured in Premiere of ITV’s ‘Joan’

The new ITV series ‘Joan‘ featuring Sophie Turner as the titular character and Frank Dillane as Boisie Hannington has premiered, capturing audiences with its dramatic storyline inspired by true events. The series opens with Joan escaping a dangerous criminal past to protect her young daughter, ultimately finding solace with Boisie, an antiques dealer she meets in the first episode.

The debut episode concluded with a poignant tribute to Martin Maynard, who was commemorated with a title card reading “In memory of Martin Maynard.” While viewers were left wondering about Maynard’s connection to the series, it has been confirmed that he worked as a member of the art department, specifically responsible for dressing props.

Martin Maynard’s career encompassed various roles across television and film. According to his IMDb profile, his career began in 2004 with a role as a police officer in the series ‘Family Affairs.’ His acting credits include appearances in the TV movie ‘The Government Inspector’ and episodes of ‘Casualty.’ He also featured in multiple episodes of shows such as ‘Dream Team’ and ‘Life Begins,’ and had a significant year in 2007 with roles in ‘The Bill,’ ‘Hustle,’ and ‘Sex, the City and Me.’

Maynard’s theatre work included performances in productions like ‘Educating Rita,’ ‘Horrox,’ ‘The Medici Stars,’ and ‘Othello.’ He completed his training at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2004, and had experience across TV, film, commercials, theatre, and radio.

The exact cause of Maynard’s death has not been disclosed, and while the title card did not specify when he passed away, he is fondly remembered by the cast and crew of ‘Joan.’