FIRST LOOK: Jenna Coleman transforms into a young Queen Victoria in new still for upcoming ITV period drama
She's following up her star turn in Doctor Who with the lead role in new ITV drama Victoria.
And Jenna Coleman can be seen in costume as a young Queen Victoria in the first image from the upcoming period drama, which follows the early life of the British monarch from her ascension to the throne at the tender age of 18 through to her courtship and marriage to Prince Albert.
The 29-year-old beauty cuts a regal figure in a beautiful blue gown with gold detailing and bouffant sleeves in the sneak peak still from the ambitious eight-part programme.
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Sneak peak: Jenna Coleman dons full regal costume to play a young Queen Victoria in upcoming eight-part ITV drama, Victoria
With her hair coiffed in an elaborate updo complete with braided bun and ringlets, Jenna looks a far cry from her role as Clara Oswald in the BBC sci-fi show that made her a household name.
'I am delighted to be cast as Queen Victoria in this ambitious drama of her life', Jenna commented.
'She is a vivid, strong, inspirational and utterly fascinating woman in British history and I can't wait to tell her story.'
Spot the difference: The star will portray the British monarch (L) from her ascension to the throne at the tender age of 18 through to her courtship and marriage to Prince Albert
New direction: The 29-year-old actress has come a long way since she was cast as Clara Oswald in Doctor Who back in 2012
It has also been confirmed that BAFTA-nominated actor has been cast as Lord Melbourne, Victoria’s first prime minister.
The pair's friendship became a popular source of gossip that threatened to destabilise the Government – angering both Tory and Whigs alike.
Torchwood star Eve Myles and The Sarah Jane Adventures actor Tommy-Lawrence Knight will also be joining the stellar line-up.
Further casting news: Rufus Sewell and Torchwood star Eve Myles will star opposite Jenna in the programme
The series has been created and written by acclaimed novelist Daisy Goodwin, in her screenwriting debut, who will also serve as executive producer alongside Dan McCulloch (Indian Summers) and Damien Timmer (Poldark).
Further casting is underway for the drama, which starts filming in locations around the North of England this October.
Jenna only confirmed last month that she would be leaving her intergalactic adventures behind when the current series of Doctor Who comes to an end, three years after she first appeared in the show.
Confessing it had been an 'emotional' time for her, she said during a BBC Radio 1 chat: 'I have left the Tardis - it's happened. I've filmed my last scenes.'
Leaving the Tardis: Jenna confirmed last month she would be leaving Doctor Who behind after the current series, much to the dismay of her co-star Peter Capaldi
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