Netflix Fool Me Once launch date confirmed for Michelle Keegan drama filmed across north west

Netflix has announced the launch date for its eagerly-anticipated new Harlan Coben thriller which features an all-star cast led by Michelle Keegan. Fool Me Once was filmed across the north west earlier this year and will feature a host of iconic locations in the region.

The story follows the character of Maya Stern, played by former Coronation Street star Michelle, who is trying to come to terms with the brutal murder of her husband Joe, played by Richard Armitage. The drama also stars British film and TV legend Joanna Lumley.

Actor Richard makes his third return in a Netflix Harlan Coben series, having previously starred in its hit screen versions of the author's books The Stranger and Stay Close which were also all shot across the north west.

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Stay Close became a Number One hit for Netflix when it was released last January, and bosses at the streaming service will be hoping they have another hit on their hands with this latest Coben drama. It also marks Michelle Keegan's Netflix debut.

Now Netflix have confirmed that Fool Me Once will start streaming on the service from January 1, 2024. Meaning it will be the perfect New Year's Day binge watch.

The storyline of Fool Me Once sees Michelle as a young mum trying to come to terms with the murder of her husband. But when she installs a nanny-cam to keep an eye on her young daughter, she is shocked to see a man she recognises in her house - it appears to be her husband who she thought was dead.

Detective Sergeant Sami Kierce is played by Adeel Akhtar who leads the homicide investigation into Joe's death while grappling with