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Lucy Boynton looked ready for her leading role as Ruth Ellis in her new ITV drama as she attended the photocall of her new show.
The actress, 31, oozed sophistication in a quirky tweed skirt and waistcoat, teamed with burgundy red heels.
The Bohemian Rhapsody star completed her chic attire with a classic dark red lip as she struck a pose.
The new series tells the gripping story of the nightclub manageress who was hanged at the age of 28 after shooting her abusive lover David Blakely dead.
Set in 1955 in the glamorous and intoxicating world of London club-land, Ruth found huge acclaim as the capital’s youngest club manager and was the last woman in the UK to be hanged for her crimes.
The four-part series is described as ‘a compelling legal and emotional rollercoaster’ and is based on Carol Ann Lee’s acclaimed biography A Fine Day for Hanging: The Real Ruth Ellis Story.
Lucy Boynton, 31, oozed sophistication in a white collared shirt and a tweed skirt and waistcoat with buckle up pumps as she attended photocall for A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story
The actress oozed sophistication in a quirky tweed skirt and waistcoat, teamed with burgundy red heels
The series will tell the tale of Ruth’s life as a manageress, her abusive relationship, and her subsequent arrest, trial and the legal fight to reprieve her.
Of the first look at Lucy playing Ruth, executive producer for Silverprint Pictures Kate Bartlett said: ‘Lucy Boynton is absolutely mesmerising as Ruth Ellis, pictured here, at the height of her success as London’s youngest club manager.
‘Aged 28, her ascendancy was brought to a sharp halt when she became enmeshed in an intoxicating love triangle which brought death and tragedy.’
Lucy said: ‘Ruth Ellis’s story is a fascinating one. Both she and this complex case have always evoked a strong reaction.
‘With Kelly [Jones]’s insightful scripts I’m looking forward to bringing a new perspective to both familiar audiences as well as those who are unaware of her mark on British history.’
Lucy split from actor Rami Malek early last year following more than five years together.
The pair met on the set of their film Bohemian Rhapsody and dated from 2017 to 2023 before going their separate ways due to reportedly ‘growing apart’.
Rami has also since moved on, quickly finding love with Emma Corrin after first being spotted with her last summer at Bruce Springsteen’s show at Hyde Park.
The new series, also starring Laurie Davidson (right), tells the story of the nightclub manageress who was hanged at the age of 28 after shooting her abusive lover David Blakely
Set in 1955 in the glamorous and intoxicating world of London club-land, Ruth (pictured) found huge acclaim as the capital’s youngest club manager
The new series tells the gripping story of the nightclub manageress who was hanged at the age of 28 after shooting her abusive lover David Blakely dead (pictured in 1955)
Lucy plays Ruth, who was the last woman in the UK to be hanged for her crimes, in the drama
She split from actor Rami Malek early last year following more than five years together
Lucy is now with Murdo Mitchell, a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Glasgow
Lucy is now with Murdo Mitchell, a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Glasgow.
The couple’s romance was revealed in September 2023 after they were seen kissing and cuddling during a stroll in London’s Soho.
Lucy’s notable roles have seen her star as ruthless teenager Astrid Sloan alongside Gwyneth Paltrow in the Netflix series The Politician.
In the series, she appeared in lesbian romps and threesomes with her co-stars Ben Platt and David Corenswet.
Meanwhile she landed her first blockbuster role when she appeared in the Freddie Mercury biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody. P
Laying Freddie Mercury’s partner and devoted best friend Mary Austin, Lucy received critical plaudits and award nominations, all while the film cleaned up at the box office – becoming the biggest biopic of all time.
The first episode of A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story will be released on February 17 on ITV.
