Keegan stars in Netflix's 8‑ep Harlan Coben series
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- Michelle Keegan will star in Netflix’s eight‑episode series “The Woods,” reuniting with Harlan Coben.
- The Woods follows barrister Paul “Cope” Copeland as he investigates the 20‑year‑old disappearance of his sister Camille after a related body is discovered.
- Tom Bateman joins Keegan, along with Mandeep Dhillon, Pearce Quigley and a large ensemble of supporting actors.
- Missing You amassed 107.5 million global views and was Netflix’s most‑watched series in the first half of 2024.
- Quay Street Productions, part of ITV Studios, will produce the series with writers Danny Brocklehurst, Charlotte Coben, Tom Farrelly, and Joe Forrest, and directors Andy De Emmony, Claire Tailyour, and Isher Sahota.
Why it matters: Netflix gains a proven Coben partnership and a marquee star, positioning “The Woods” to replicate the 107.5 million‑view success of “Missing You,” while the cast and production team secure high‑profile work, reinforcing Netflix’s competitive edge in thriller streaming and expanding its global catalog.
