Fool Me Once continues the successful trend of adapting Harlan Coben's gripping novels into Netflix thrillers, following the hits Stay Close, The Stranger and Safe. Richard Armitage, known for his roles in The Stranger and Stay Close, reprises his collaboration with Coben, playing Joe Burkett, a husband who seems to return from the grave.
Leading the cast is former Coronation Street and Our Girl star Michelle Keegan, who plays Maya Stern, Joe's widow struggling to move on after his apparent murder. However, Maya's life takes a dramatic turn when it is revealed that Joe may not have died. The cast also includes BAFTA winners Adeel Akhtar and Joanna Lumley.
Stars: Richard Armitage, Michelle Keegan, Adeel Akhtar
Harlan Coben, who serves as executive producer on the series, expresses his excitement to once again collaborate with the talented team of writer Danny Brocklehurst, executive producer Nicola Shindler and executive producer Richard Fee. Coben describes Fool Me Once as a fast-paced narrative that explores how secrets and deception can simultaneously bring people together and tear them apart.
In Fool Me Once, Maya Stern sets up a nanny cam to monitor her daughter and is shocked to witness a man she thought was dead in her home: her husband, Joe. Detective Sergeant Sami Kierce, played by Adeel Akhtar, leads the investigation into Joe's death while he hides his own secrets from him. Maya's niece and nephew searching for answers about her mother's murder add layers to the suspense. As the characters discover the possible connection between the two cases, an exciting search for the truth unfolds.
Michelle Keegan, who plays Maya, shares her excitement about landing the role in this dream project. She describes Maya as a character with a military background, a helicopter pilot who suffers from PTSD after a traumatic experience in the military. Maya's struggle to fit into civilian life and her marriage adds complexity to her character. The revelation of her husband's supposed resurrection in the nanny chamber sets the stage for an unexpected and suspenseful narrative.
Keegan also expresses her gratitude for working with the acclaimed cast, including Richard Armitage and Joanna Lumley. She highlights the humor Lumley brings to the set and praises Armitage's performance. The actress emphasizes the unpredictability of the plot, urging viewers to accept the twists and turns and warning against drawing premature conclusions. The appeal of Fool Me Once lies in its ability to constantly surprise and challenge assumptions, promising a gripping and impactful viewing experience.
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