The lead writer for “Fool Me Once” is Danny Brocklehurst, known for his work on “Brassic” and “Come Home,” with assistance from Charlotte Coben, Yemi Oyefuwa, Nina Metivier, and Tom Farrelly. Directing duties fall on David Moore and Nimer Rashed.
Harlan Coben’s ‘Fool Me Once’ Series: Storyline
The narrative centers on Maya Stern, played by Michelle Keegan, coping with her husband Joe’s brutal murder. A nanny-cam revelation thrusts her into a perplexing situation when she spots a man resembling her supposedly deceased husband in her home. Meanwhile, Detective Sergeant Sami Kierce, portrayed by Adeel Akhtar, leads the homicide investigation into Joe’s death, unraveling personal secrets.
Producers Nicola Shindler and Jessica Taylor, along with Quay Street Productions, oversee the production. The series promises a gripping exploration of interconnected mysteries.
Harlan Coben’s ‘Fool Me Once’ Series: Cast
Michelle Keegan, Adeel Akhtar, Emmett J. Scanlan, Richard Armitage, and Joanna Lumley lead the cast for Netflix’s new limited thriller series. The Sun first reported on February 18 that Keegan signed a “six-figure deal” to star in the new series.Here’s the entire preliminary cast for Fool Me Once:
- Michelle Keegan (Brassic, Our Girl) will play Maya Stern
- Adeel Akhtar (Sweet Tooth, Ali & Ava) will play Detective Sergeant Sami Kierce
- Richard Armitage (Stay Close, The Stranger) will play Joe Burkett
- Joanna Lumley (Absolutely Fabulous, Finding Alice) will play Judith Burkett
- Emmett J.Scanlan (Kin, Peaky Blinders) will play Shane Tessier
- Dino Fetscher (Years and Years, Foundation) will play Marty McGreggor
What’s on Netflix has also confirmed the following actors will also appear throughout:
- Marcus Garvey (Hijack, Disclaimer) will play Eddie Walker
- Natalie Anderson (Boiling Point, Happy Valley) will play Claire Walker
- Natalia Kostrzewa (Calling Home) as Izabella Godek
- Adelle Leonce (Mammals, A Discovery of Witches) as Eva
- James Northcote (The Last Kingdom)
Harlan Coben’s ‘Fool Me Once’ Series: Filming
Filming on the project took roughly six months in total, with the majority of filming in the United Kingdom, specifically in Manchester. Filming was officially underway in February 2023.
The production also had a small stint of filming take place in the Southern Spanish region of Andalucía. Michelle Keegan confirmed that filming had wrapped on the project on July 30.
FAQs:
When will “Fool Me Once” be available for global streaming on Netflix?
“Fool Me Once” is set to premiere worldwide on Netflix on January 1, 2024, marking the start of the new year with this anticipated Harlan Coben thriller.
What distinguishes the Netflix adaptation of “Fool Me Once” from the original 2016 novel?
Unlike the novel’s U.S. setting, the Netflix adaptation of “Fool Me Once” unfolds in the United Kingdom. This shift in location adds a unique twist to the eight-part, 60-minute thriller series.
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