Michelle Keegan Receives Overwhelming Support Following Announcement Post ‘Fool Me Once’ Triumph
Support Pours In for Michelle Keegan's Performance as Maya Stern in Netflix's Adaptation of Harlan Coben's "Fool Me Once" Following Instagram Announcement.
Michelle Keegan has earned widespread praise from viewers, fans, and celebrity acquaintances for her portrayal in Netflix’s Fool Me Once.
The 36-year-old former Coronation Street star has received an outpouring of support for her role as Maya Stern in the streaming platform’s adaptation of Harlan Coben’s novel.
Since Fool Me Once premiered on Netflix on New Year’s Day, audiences have been streaming to watch the show, making it the current most-watched programme on Netflix in over 60 countries, as announced by Michelle.
The star’s remarkable performance in the new spy thriller features a compelling plot with explosive twists and a stellar cast, which includes Joanna Lumley in the role of Michelle’s character’s mother-in-law.
Sharing the success of the show and her remarkable achievement with her 7.1 million Instagram followers, Michelle confessed that she currently feels like she’s “in a dream” and is “over the moon.”
Expressing her joy, she stated, “Being number 1 in the world and in over 60 countries, I feel like I’m in a dream right now.”
Michelle extended her gratitude, saying, “A heartfelt thank you to every individual who has reached out or messaged me regarding ‘Fool Me Once.’ I assure you, I’ve read them all. I’m over the moon that you’ve enjoyed the show as much as we enjoyed making it. It’s been an incredibly special week.”
The actress received an outpouring of support from fellow TV personalities who praised her remarkable portrayal of Maya Stern.
Vicky Pattison, the Geordie star, expressed, “You smashed it, babe. It’s brilliant,” while Maya Jama added, “Incredible,” accompanied by clapping hands emoji.
James ‘Arg’ Argent, former TOWIE star, commented, “Different class.”
The author of the film, Harlan Coben, expressed joy in creating it and witnessing the audience’s reaction. “Such fun to make this and see the reaction. Thank you!” he added.
Claire Sweeney, Michelle’s colleague from Coronation Street and soon-to-be debutante on Dancing On Ice, praised the achievement, saying, “This is amazing darling and so well deserved!”
In response to the star’s success, fans flooded the comment section with admiration. One enthusiast shared, “I binge-watched it, omg you smashed it, absolutely loved it,” while another exclaimed, “Wow… Incredible! Loved it!”
“Fool Me Once” takes its inspiration from the novel of the same name by Harlan Coben. The gripping eight-part thriller features an ensemble cast including Michelle, Joanna, Richard Armitage, and Adeel Akhtar.
Michelle takes on the lead role of Maya in the series, portraying an ex-Army captain who tragically witnesses her husband’s violent demise.
In an intriguing twist, she later observes his mysterious reappearance on her nanny cam a few weeks after the incident.
In the subsequent episodes of the drama series, Maya endeavors to unravel the mystery surrounding her husband’s fate and its connection to her sister’s murder a few months earlier.
Despite the completion of all eight episodes, online audiences expressed their confusion over a lingering plot hole, demanding clarification.
The cast of “Fool Me Once” is rejoicing over the global triumph of the series, as it clinched the top spot worldwide, achieving this feat within days of its release on 1st January.
