Joe has joined the cast of an adaptation of the 1994 novel Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman. The story is described as a coming-of-age comedy and follows the adventures of a 14-year-old girl (Bella Ramsey) in medieval England as she navigates through life and tries to avoid the arranged marriages her father maps out for her. Joe will be playing her uncle. Andrew Scott, Billie Piper, and Dean Charles Chapman are also set the star with Lena Dunham writing the script and directing.
Filming is currently underway in Wales and is expected to finish in May. Working Title and Good Thing Going are producing the movie.