Michelle Keegan has made her first public return to work since welcoming her daughter, Palma, earlier this year.
On Thursday, the 38-year-old actress was spotted on set filming ITV’s highly anticipated new thriller, The Blame.
Fans were thrilled to see her back in action, taking on her first major role since becoming a mother.
Stepping Into the Shoes of DI Emma Crane
Michelle stars as DI Emma Crane, a determined police detective at the center of the gripping new drama.
She was joined on set by Douglas Booth, 33, who plays her colleague DI Tom Radley.
Michelle fully embraced her role, sporting blue gloves and a pale pink shirt as she investigated the crime scenes, giving fans a glimpse of her transformation into the character.
A Chilling Story Unfolds
Based on Charlotte Langley’s bestselling novel, The Blame opens with the shocking discovery of a teenage figure skater’s body in a quiet town.
DI Crane is soon plunged into a tangled web of deceit, corruption, and fractured loyalties—where nobody is exactly who they seem.
The six-part series promises suspense, moral dilemmas, and plenty of twists to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
On-Set Moments and Behind-the-Scenes Fun
During filming, Michelle was seen exploring a graveyard in her blue gloves and black leather jacket.
Between takes, she chatted with cast members and got into character with ease.
The day before, Michelle and Douglas shared playful Instagram snaps on the first day of shooting, proudly holding a clapperboard labeled “take one.”
The pair appeared inside what could be the police headquarters, beaming at the camera and pointing at each other in good spirits.
Michelle looked effortlessly stylish in her costume—a striped button-up shirt under a cream sweater vest—while Douglas kept it simple and classic in a black shirt over a white T-shirt.
Quay Street Productions, the team behind Michelle’s 2024 hit Fool Me Once, shared the photos on Instagram with a caption celebrating the start of filming.
A Star-Studded Ensemble
The series also boasts an impressive supporting cast.
Nigel Boyle, known from Line of Duty, stars as forensic technician Brett Shergill.
Joe Armstrong, who previously worked with Michelle on Fool Me Once, plays ice-skating coach Kyle Fraiser.
They are joined by Ian Hart (The Last Kingdom), Nathan Mensah, Matilda Freeman (Passenger), Gavin Spokes (House of the Dragon), Josh Bolt (Last Tango in Halifax), and Ceallach Spellman (White Lines).
Behind the Scenes: Creative Minds at Work
Polly Hill, ITV’s Director of Drama, commissioned the six-part series.
It was written and executive produced by Megan Gallagher, the creative force behind All Her Fault and Wolf.
Polly praised the project, calling it “a brilliant new crime thriller full of surprising twists and a compelling investigation” that also addresses police corruption, exploitation, and misogyny.
Megan Gallagher expressed her excitement about bringing Charlotte Langley’s story to life, highlighting it as an urgent and important tale.
Executive producers Nicola Schindler and Richard Fee added that they are thrilled to work with Michelle and Douglas on this twisty, suspense-filled drama that captures the complexity of contemporary policing and human betrayal.
What to Expect
The Blame promises a suspenseful, morally complex investigation where trust is fragile and secrets abound.
As DI Crane navigates the murder case and the politics within her team, viewers will be drawn into a web of lies, cover-ups, and shocking revelations.
Michelle’s return to a leading role solidifies her status as one of ITV’s most bankable stars, ready to captivate audiences once again.
