Michelle Keegan celebrates new record for Netflix show Fool Me Once as she looks to crack America
Michelle Keegan’s career has reached new heights as her Netflix show Fool Me Once has reached nearly 100 million views around the world.
The actress, 36, stars opposite Joanna Lumley in the thriller, adapted from Harlan Coben’s novel, and topped the Netflix charts in January.
Netflix revealed on Friday that the show is their biggest UK hit of 2024 so far.
According to The sunthe streamer issued a report to its shareholders bragging about the show’s success.
A source said: ‘Netflix is thrilled with the response to Fool Me Once and the appreciation of the drama’s lead actress.
Michelle Keegan’s career has reached new heights as her Netflix show Fool Me Once has reached almost 100 million views around the world
The actress, 36, stars opposite Joanna Lumley in the thriller, adapted from Harlan Coben’s novel, and topped the Netflix charts in January.
“They now see Michelle as a rising star in the Netflix firmament and hope she can attract the same ratings for her future projects.”
Following the success, it has now been reported that the streaming platform is keen to sign Michelle for a number of other projects.
The offer could help the former Coronation Street star crack America and land a huge paycheck too.
An insider said: ‘She’s proven that you don’t have to be the stereotypical lead actress with a plum voice to appeal to an international audience.
‘Michelle offers something different, but with all the charm, glamor and sex appeal that makes her one of Britain’s most exciting acting products. America is seen as a market where they think they can have the greatest impact.’
The insider added: ‘With so many rival streamers eyeing Michelle, it’s a no-brainer for Netflix to sign her. But they will probably have to offer her a six-figure sum to keep her for multiple projects.”
It comes after MailOnline revealed last week that Michelle has become the talk of Hollywood after catching the attention of movie bigwigs in Fool Me Once.
She is being inundated with film scripts and proposals for possible new roles, as film chiefs battle to make Michelle the latest British actress to conquer the big screen.
Netflix revealed on Friday that the show is their biggest UK hit of 2024 so far
A source said: ‘Netflix is pleased with the response to Fool Me Once and the appreciation of the drama’s lead actress’
A source said: ‘The response to Fool Me Once has been overwhelming. The calls and offers come in from Hollywood movie executives, it’s unlike anything Michelle has experienced before.
“Netflix is a global platform and the show has given her a chance to shine. Her career was already a success, but now that her star is rising, everyone feels that this is the start of something special.
‘Michelle is fortunate to have always played likable characters, but now she hopes to go one step further by landing a film role.
‘She aspires to play a dark character in a strong thriller, a challenge she is completely up for.’
Michelle rose to fame on Corrie in 2008 as the feisty Tina McIntyre, appearing in the soap for six years and almost 900 episodes.
She subsequently won leading roles BBC TV dramas Our Girl and Ten Pound Poms, plus Sky comedy Brass.