Lucy Boynton unveils a bleached bob as she transforms into Ruth Ellis - the last woman to hang in the UK - for upcoming ITV drama

Lucy Boynton unveiled a bleached bop on Monday as transformed into Ruth Ellis - the last woman to hang in the UK - while filming scenes for the upcoming ITV drama. Getting into character: Lucy Boynton debuted a bleached bop on Monday as transformed into Ruth Ellis - the last woman to hang in the UK Lead role: The Beatrix Potter actress, 29, will star as Ellis in the four-part drama, which is simply called 'Ruth' Lucy was previously pictured in September, recreating the moment Ellis, flanked by two police officers, was brought before magistrates after being charged with the murder. Transformation: Boynton showed off coiffured bleached hair, bright red lipstick and a smart black suit as she got into character New project: Lucy Boynton is to star in new ITV drama Ruth as Ruth Ellis, the last woman in the UK to hang Chilled: She later cosied up in a casual ensemble Casual: She wore a black tracksuit Tresses: Her hair was pinned back with a blue net The drama, which has been written by Kelly Jones, is set in 1955 and will premiere on ITV1 and be available for streaming on ITVX. Break: She wore the casual outfit in between takes Friendly: She was seen chatting to the crew Cast: She was joined by actor Jack Staddon on set Look: She wore chunky black boots Team: The set was in full flow 'Secret truths' Ruth will pose tantalising questions about what really happened in the months before Ruth killed her lover David Blakely The drama will be produced by Angie Darnell, with Lee Haven Jones directing all four episodes.