According to MailOnline, Michelle Keegan has drawn the attention of Hollywood film producers due to the popularity of the Netflix series Fool Me Once.
The 36-year-old actress co-stars with Joanna Lumley in the popular thriller, which is based on the critically acclaimed book by US novelist Harlan Coben.
Additionally, major film producers are eager to cast Michelle as the next British actress to succeed on the big screen after she made an impression as military pilot Maya Stern, who thinks she sees her deceased husband on her nannycam.
The former darling of Corrie, who has previously acted in the Sky comedy Brassic and the BBC TV dramas Our Girl and Ten Pound Poms, has been flooded with offers for movie ideas and possible new parts.
Additionally, Michelle’s reputation in the business will be strengthened on Friday night when she makes her television debut as a guest on The Graham Norton Show, where she will sit on the couch with Dominic West, star of The Crown.
A source told MailOnline: ‘The response to Fool Me Once has been overwhelming.
‘The phone calls and offers have been coming in from Hollywood film executives; it’s different from anything Michelle has experienced before.
‘Netflix is a global platform, and the show has allowed her to shine.
‘Her career has already been a success, but now that her star is rising, everyone can feel that this is the beginning of something special.
‘Michelle feels lucky that she’s always played likeable characters, but now she’s hoping to take it up a notch by landing a film role.
‘She aspires to play a dark character in a hard-hitting thriller, which will be a challenge that she’s completely ready for.’
Michelle, who is married to 36-year-old broadcaster Mark Wright, has previously said that she was afraid she wouldn’t be able to find employment again following the death of her Coronation Street character Tina.
Since then, though, she has exceeded her own expectations by securing several TV parts and assuming the lead role in the Netflix series Fool Me Once, which is produced by Happy Valley’s Nicola Shindler.
Absolutely Fabulous star Joanna, 77, says she was taken by Michelle’s work ethic on the eight-part drama, which was released on New Year’s Day.
Indeed, Joanna admitted that she ‘cruised’ onto the set at various points, whereas Michelle worked flat out for six months.
She has really shocked me, I must say; I didn’t anticipate such skill. Her fiery Northern accent in everything she’s ever done is the only thing that keeps me from picturing her in a Hollywood role, and I’m not sure how adaptable her voice would be. Her voice is excellent, though, and I think that going forward, she should portray roles with her fiery Northern accent. Why try to transform her into someone she’s not? She’s a determined young lady, so it will be fascinating to watch.
Michelle Keegan comes across as a very nice lady, and there don’t seem to be any scandals about her. She keeps her life private and works very hard.
She is a gorgeous woman, but there will always be individuals who can never be pleased with anyone or say anything positive, and they will only say terrible things. Ugly keyboard warriors with no life.
I’ve just finished watching ‘Fool Me Once’ and it was brilliant. I do like Harlen Coben, and the cast of the series was superb. I can see this lady going far in the US, and if Michelle is using fillers, then please don’t. Grow old gracefully, it will suit you so much better, and be natural.
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