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Netflix has commissioned two more Harlan Coben dramas following the success of Fool Me Once. The Michelle Keegan-led thriller was the latest of the American writer's best-selling novels to be adapted for TV.

There's no stopping former Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan – she's gone from strength to strength since leaving the soap including lead roles in Our Girl and Brassic. But it's the 36 year old's recent critical acclaim following the release of Netflix thriller Fool Me Once, a Harlan Coben special drama, that really cemented her stardom.

Michelle Keegan spent Easter weekend away from home as she soaked up the sun in Australia, where she is currently filming the second series of Ten Pound Poms.The 36-year-old former Coronation Street actress shared a selection of snaps to Instagram as she explored Sydney, where she is joined by her husband, TOWIE star Mark Wright, 37. Michelle dressed for the warm Australia weather in a pair of tiny denim shorts and a neon top as she looked over a beach and out to the ocean.

One week on since Lenny Henry officially announced he would no longer be presenting the bi-annual Comic Relief live shows on TV, the comedy heavyweight looked happier than ever as he was spotted filming for his brand new Netflix series in Greater Manchester. Dressed in a stylish green polo shirt with blue collar and matching flat cap, the 65 year old actor flashed a cheeky smile on the set of Missing You, the latest of Harlan Coben’s novels to be adapted by the streaming service, following the success of his earlier novels including Fool Me Once, The Stranger and Safe.

Comedy legend Lenny Henry has been pictured for the first time in his starring role in a major new Netflix drama in Manchester. Lenny was pictured on set in the city centre this week as filming continues on Missing You.

Hot off the heels of Fool Me Once, Netflix is set to release another thriller adapted from a Harlan Coben novel and there are lots of familiar faces in the cast.The series, which is based on the 2014 novel, previously cast Slow Horses actress Rosalind Eleazar as the lead Detective Kat Donovan, with filming already underway. Joining Rosalind in the production is EastEnders star Jessica Plummer, Fool Me Once’s Richard Armitage, Three Little Birds’ Lenny Henry, Happy Valley’s Steve Pemberton, and The Stranger’s Paul Kaye.

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Michelle Keegan has already been seen slipping into her bikini as she gave a little update on her life recently. The actress appears to have been enjoying a bit of downtime after kicking off the year with a bang by starring in Netflix drama Fool Me Once.

Amazon Prime Video’s latest twisty thriller will intrigue viewers – and have them scratching their heads, according to star Peter Serafinowicz. “I don’t know how to explain the show. It’s pretty nuts!” exclaims Peter, who plays Detective Chief Inspector Danny in the series.

Michelle Keegan told fans she was "sorting her life out" ahead of her next big TV gig. The actress started the year with a bang by appearing in Netflix hit Fool Me Once.

Griselda, the limited series starring and executive produced by Sofía Vergara, spent its third week atop the English TV list. It dropped to 10.3M views, from its previous week’s 20.6 million, but far ahead of No. 2., Season 1 of The Tourist with 6.8M views. One Day, the limited series starring Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall, adapted from David Nicholls’ romance novel, debuted in third place with 5.3M views. Netflix says it reached the Top 10 in 75 countries.

**Major spoilers for the ‘Fool Me Once’ finale below**Harlan Coben has said he doubts whether any Fool Me Once viewers would have correctly guessed the show’s shock twist.The author’s 2016 novel was adapted into a hit Netflix show starring Michelle Keegan and Richard Armitage, which landed on the platform earlier this month. The eight-part series follows a recently widowed mother Maya (Keegan), who sees her dead husband Joe on a nanny cam and begins searching for the truth behind what she saw.At the same time, Maya’s niece Abby and nephew Daniel are investigating the murder of their mother Claire, drawing connections between the two cases.In the end, it’s revealed that Maya herself killed Joe in retaliation for him murdering her sister, after getting confirmation that a gun that only the two of them had access to had been the weapon used in Claire’s killing.Now, Coben has said that he didn’t expect viewers to guess the show’s eventual ending, but accepted that they may figure out that Maya had been Joe’s killer.

The Apprentice will soon be back on screen with 18 new candidates hoping to impress business tycoon Lord Alan Sugar. The BBC show sees budding businessmen and businesswomen take on tasks in a bid to battle it out and land the opportunity of a lifetime - a £250,000 investment and mentorship with Lord Sugar.

TOWIE star Mark Wright's BBC travel show A Wright Family Holiday is reportedly not going to return for a second series as it "wasn't meant to be". The travel show first aired last summer and featured Mark alongside his footballer brother Josh and dad Mark Snr as they travelled from Scotland to Cornwall.

Netflix have announced that two more of Harlan Coben's books are set to be adapted into limited series, following the huge success of Fool Me Once.The streaming giant has revealed that the author's novels, Missing You and Run Away, will both be made into TV series, with Harlan, 62, serving as executive producer via his company, Final Twist productions. Both series will be produced by Quay Street Productions. Missing You and Run Away will be the ninth and tenth on-screen adaptations to be produced from Harlan's works through his partnership with Netflix.

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has greenlit another two adaptations of Harlan Coben novels after Fool Me Once became a global hit for the streaming service, Deadline can reveal.

Michelle Keegan has shared an intimate look behind the scenes of hit Netflix thriller, Fool Me Once. In the drama, Michelle, 36, plays Maya Stern, a mother who is trying to come to terms with the brutal murder of her husband, Joe. However, while grieving for Joe, Maya installs a nanny-cam to keep an eye on her young daughter, and is shocked to see her husband in her house.

Michelle Keegan has been tipped as the "ideal" candidate to take on the leading female role in the next James Bond film following her global success on recent Netflix thriller - Harlan Coben's Fool Me Once.

Mark Wright has shared a look inside his winter holiday, as he was joined by his family as they headed to France for a ski break. The 36 year old was accompanied by sisters Jess and Natalya, and mum Carol for their luxury getaway to Val Thorens.The town boasts the highest ski resort in Europe and offers breath-taking mountains views.The Wright family was also joined by Mark's former TOWIE castmate, James 'Arg' Argent. However, his wife Michelle Keegan, who is currently promoting her hit Netflix show, Fool Me Once, was nowhere to be seen.

Michelle Keegan recently garnered major success as she led the cast of Netflix's latest Harlan Coben thriller Fool Me Once, starring as Maya Stern.

Michelle Keegan ’s new Netflix series has got audiences talking – and could lead to a potential move across the pond for the actress as Hollywood beckons. Michelle’s performance as stylish single mum Maya Stern in the psychological thriller Fool Me Once has reportedly caught the attention of film execs who are vying to get the Mancunian actress on their books in a deal that could see her wave goodbye to her life in the UK. And according to brand and culture expert Nick Ede, it’s the perfect time for former Corrie star Michelle, 36, who lives in Essex with husband Mark Wright, also 36, to spread her wings.

Michelle Keegan has left fans 'raging' - but in the best possible way- as she told them she'll 'never forget' in an update over her latest role. The actress is still wowing audiences in Netflix's newest thriller, Fool Me Once.

Netflix show Fool Me Once, based on the 2016 novel by Harlan Coben, has been one of the biggest TV hits of 2024 so far.The eight-part series is just the latest adaptation of the mystery and thriller writer’s work that has been created for the streaming service.A synopsis reads: “When ex-soldier Maya (Michelle Keegan) sees her murdered husband Joe (Richard Armitage) on a secret nanny cam, she uncovers a deadly conspiracy that stretches deep into the past.”The show also stars Adeel Akhtar and Joanna Lumley, and all eight episodes were released on Netflix on January 1.Fool Me Once is accompanied by a score by David Buckley and Luke Richards, who previously worked together on the music for the CBS legal drama The Good Wife.In addition to this, you can see a full breakdown of all the songs that feature in Fool Me Once below.The song that features in the opening credits in the majority of the eight episodes is ‘Inside’ by Chris Avantgarde, featuring Red Rosamund. The song was first released in 2020 by Avantgarde, a producer and composer originally from Germany, but now based in London.

Netflix’s Fool Me Once might be her last ever acting job.The actress rose to fame playing Tina McIntyre on ITV soap Coronation Street from 2008 to 2014, and went on to star in shows including Our Girl, Brassic and Tina and Bobby.In Fool Me Once, which is based on the Harlan Coben novel of the same name, she plays Maya, who spots her murdered husband Joe (Richard Armitage) on a secret nanny cam placed within her home.A synopsis reads: “When ex-soldier Maya sees her murdered husband on a secret nanny cam, she uncovers a deadly conspiracy that stretches deep into the past.”In an appearance on Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place podcast, Keegan spoke about the imposter syndrome that she felt after completing the role.“I will be doing a job and as soon as I wrap up on that job, I’m like ‘Right, I’m never going to work again’,” she said. “’You know, that was good while it lasted. That’s it, that’s me done’.”“I always have that slight panic.

Netflix’s Fool Me Once, many fans will be looking for a new Harlan Coben adaptation to get their fix – check out the highest rated options below.The eight-part series Fool Me Once is just the latest adaptation of the mystery and thriller writer’s work that has been created for the streaming service.In the show, a family has been rocked by a pair of murders, when Michelle Keegan’s Maya sees her murdered husband Joe (Richard Armitage) back as an intruder. At the same time, Maya’s niece Abby and nephew Daniel are investigating the murder of their mother, drawing connections between the two cases.In 2018, Coben signed a multi-million dollar five-year contract with Netflix, which stipulated that 14 of his novels would be developed into series or films on the service, with Coben reserving the right to serve as executive producer on all of them.

Michelle Keegan has been applauded by viewers, fans and celeb friends for her role in Netflix's Fool Me Once.The former Coronation Street star, 36, has been flooded with support for her performance as Maya Stern in the streaming platform's adaptation of Harlan Coben's novel. Ever since Fool Me Once dropped on Netflix on New Year's Day, viewers have been flocking to the streaming site to binge-watch the show and Michelle announced that it is currently the most-watched programme on Netflix in over 60 countries. The star's amazing new spy thriller boasts a gripping plot with explosive twists and a brilliant cast, including Joanna Lumley as Michelle's character's mother-in-law.

Michelle Keegan has shared the upsetting reason why her mum will no longer walk out of restaurants with her if they go out together. The actress is currently gaining plenty of praise over her latest role in Netflix's gripping new thriller.

Michelle Keegan has shared her worries over the future of her acting career in the wake of her incredibly successful Netflix thriller Fool Me Once. The former coronation Street actress, who is also married to TOWIE icon Mark Wright, shot to fame on the ITV soap, and the star has continued to grow her career with more and more varied acting roles ever since. The brunette beauty has starred in the likes of BBC military favourite Our Girl and comedy hit Brassic, with her latest smash being the adaptation of one of successful mystery writer Harlan Coben's popular novels.

Michelle Keegan has jokingly shared her 'wish' as she was seen out of her no-nonsense Fool Me Once character and enjoying a bit of a break with her co-stars. The actress is currently winning plenty of praise from fans and critics alike for her role in the new Netflix thriller.

Michelle Keegan's Fool Me Once co-star Emmett J. Scanlan has revealed what the actress is really like off-screen. Former Hollyoaks star Emmett starred alongside ex-Corrie star Michelle on the Netflix thriller based on a novel by Harlan Coben.The eight-part series has proved a massive hit with viewers, with people raving about the performances by Michelle, 36, and Emmett, 44.