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Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Michelle Keegan makes explosive ITV return after decade with role alongside Hollywood star
Actress Michelle Keegan returns to ITV for the first time in eight years, starring as a detective in The Blame, a dark new psychological thriller Michelle Keegan is stepping back into the spotlight and back onto ITV – for the first time in nearly a decade – as she prepares to star in the gripping new psychological thriller The Blame. The series marks a major career moment for the 38-year-old actress, who recently welcomed her first child, daughter Palma Elizabeth Wright, with husband Mark Wright in March. The six-part drama will see Michelle in a commanding lead role as DI Emma Crane, a detective investigating a mysterious and tragic death that unravels into something far more sinister. According to ITV, the case 'spirals into a tangled web of lies, institutional cover-ups, and moral compromise.' It comes after Michelle's husband Mark, 39, shared a big 'disappointment' after their family holiday with baby daughter Palma. READ MORE: Mark Wright warns Olly Murs 'you've got to stop' after huge transformation Michelle's return to ITV is particularly notable as she first rose to national fame on the network's long-running soap Coronation Street, where she played fan-favourite Tina McIntyre from 2008 until 2014. Her last project for ITV came in 2017, when she portrayed Tina Moore, the wife of football legend Bobby Moore, in the critically acclaimed three-part drama Tina and Bobby. Now, eight years since she last worked with the broadcaster, Michelle is not only coming back with an epic lead role, but she's doing so opposite none other than Douglas Booth. The 33-year-old actor is widely known for his roles in Mary Shelley, The Limehouse Golem, and Netflix's fantasy juggernaut The Sandman. Booth plays DI Tom Radley, working alongside Michelle's character as the two detectives are drawn deeper into a high-stakes investigation that tests both their moral boundaries and professional loyalties. While fans are thrilled by the casting, husband Mark Wright may have mixed feelings about Michelle teaming up with Booth, often dubbed a Hollywood heartthrob. Since stepping away from ITV, Michelle has built an impressive portfolio across different networks and genres. She starred in the hit comedy-drama Brassic on Sky, took on a dramatic lead in Ten Pound Poms for BBC One, and reached a global audience with her most successful project to date, Netflix 's Fool Me Once. The Harlan Coben thriller smashed records with an astounding 107 million views in its first six months on the platform, firmly cementing Michelle's status as a leading lady in British television. The Blame is based on the debut novel of the same name by Charlotte Langley and promises to deliver suspense, drama, and emotional depth. Alongside Michelle and Booth, the cast features heavyweight talent including Harry Potter's Ian Hart and Line of Duty star Nigel Boyle, known for his chilling role as DCS Buckells.
The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Michelle Keegan returns to ITV for huge new job alongside Hollywood star
Michelle is returning to her ITV roots after finding fame on Corrie BACK TO WORK Michelle Keegan returns to ITV for huge new job alongside Hollywood star MICHELLE Keegan is celebrating returning to TV after becoming a first-time mum, playing a murder detective in a huge psychological thriller for ITV. But husband Mark Wright might be less thrilled as she'll be starring in the show, called The Blame, with Hollywood heartthrob Douglas Booth playing her lover. 4 Michelle Kegan is retuning to ITV roots to star in a new gripping drama Credit: Rex 4 The popular star will lead the cast in The Blame which is set to start filming in London Credit: PA 4 Michelle will star in the drama alongside Hollywood hunk Douglas Booth Credit: Getty - Contributor 4 Stunning Michelle has become one of the UK's leading actresses Credit: Rex It's also the first time in eight years that Michelle, 38, has worked with ITV, which is where she shot to fame on Coronation Street between 2008 and 2014. A TV insider said: "This is quite sensational return-to-work for Michelle, bagging a big role in a drama which execs are clearly investing in hugely with an all-star cast including hunky Douglas. "It's quite a coup for ITV to tempt Michelle back too, because recently she's been making more shows for the BBC, Sky and Netflix, where she became a huge star." The new drama sees Michelle play DI Emma Crane alongside Douglas as DI Tom Radley who have to investigate what ITV calls: "a tragic death that spirals into a tangled web of lies, institutional cover-ups, and moral compromise." The last time Michelle, who gave birth to daughter Palma Elizabeth Wright in March, was on ITV was playing Tina Moore, wife of football legend Bobby Moore, in the three-part drama Tina and Bobby in 2017. Since then she's had a string of hits including comedy Brassic on Sky, Ten Pound Pomms on BBC One as well as her biggest hit, Fool Me Once, which was viewed a staggering 107 million times in the first six months it was on Netflix. Meanwhile her co-star on The Blame, Douglas, 33, has appeared in a string of huge dramas. H He shot to fame in 2010 playing Boy George in BBC show Worried About the Boy, then went on to star in megabucks TV shows including Netflix's The Sandman as well as the movie, Mary Shelley. Six-parter The Blame is based on the debut novel of the same name by Charlotte Langley. It will also feature Harry Potter star Ian Hart and Line of Duty villain Nigel Boyle.
Scottish Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Michelle Keegan returns to ITV for huge new job alongside Hollywood star
Michelle is returning to her ITV roots after finding fame on Corrie BACK TO WORK Michelle Keegan returns to ITV for huge new job alongside Hollywood star Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MICHELLE Keegan is celebrating returning to TV after becoming a first-time mum, playing a murder detective in a huge psychological thriller for ITV. But husband Mark Wright might be less thrilled as she'll be starring in the show, called The Blame, with Hollywood heartthrob Douglas Booth. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Michelle Kegan is retuning to ITV roots to star in a new gripping drama Credit: Rex 4 The popular star will lead the cast in The Blame which is set to start filming in London Credit: PA 4 Michelle will star in the drama alongside Hollywood hunk Douglas Booth Credit: Getty - Contributor 4 Stunning Michelle has become one of the UK's leading actresses Credit: Rex It's also the first time in eight years that Michelle, 38, has worked with ITV, which is where she shot to fame on Coronation Street between 2008 and 2014. A TV insider said: "This is quite sensational return-to-work for Michelle, bagging a big role in a drama which execs are clearly investing in hugely with an all-star cast including hunky Douglas. "It's quite a coup for ITV to tempt Michelle back too, because recently she's been making more shows for the BBC, Sky and Netflix, where she became a huge star." The new drama sees Michelle play DI Emma Crane alongside Douglas as DI Tom Radley who have to investigate what ITV calls: "a tragic death that spirals into a tangled web of lies, institutional cover-ups, and moral compromise." The last time Michelle, who gave birth to daughter Palma Elizabeth Wright in March, was on ITV was playing Tina Moore, wife of football legend Bobby Moore, in the three-part drama Tina and Bobby in 2017. Since then she's had a string of hits including comedy Brassic on Sky, Ten Pound Pomms on BBC One as well as her biggest hit, Fool Me Once, which was viewed a staggering 107 million times in the first six months it was on Netflix. Meanwhile her co-star on The Blame, Douglas, 33, has appeared in a string of huge dramas. H He shot to fame in 2010 playing Boy George in BBC show Worried About the Boy, then went on to star in megabucks TV shows including Netflix's The Sandman as well as the movie, Mary Shelley. Six-parter The Blame is based on the debut novel of the same name by Charlotte Langley. It will also feature Harry Potter star Ian Hart and Line of Duty villain Nigel Boyle.
