Michelle Keegan Completes Netflix Thriller Filming in Bolton

Production on Netflix thriller The Woods has wrapped in Bolton, Greater Manchester, with Michelle Keegan completing her role as Lucy Silverfield in the eight-part adaptation of Harlan Coben's novel. The filming involved locations across the region and ended with an update from the actress.

According to coverage from the Manchester Evening News, Keegan shared a final-day update on October 10 showing her on set during a coffee break. She wrote, "Last day on The Woods [clapperboard emoji]."

The production had recently used Walker Fold Car Park and Belmont Road near Tockholes, with crews also filming at Le Mans Crescent and The Midland hotel. According to Suara Garut, the series also included locations in Liverpool and Knutsford.

Keegan's character Lucy Silverfield appears in the adaptation, which follows a barrister named Paul Copeland after new evidence connected to a decades-old disappearance changes the case. Netflix has not announced a release date for the series.

The Coffee Van owners at Walker Fold Car Park described the filming visit after serving the cast and crew during production.

"Well… what a day. We had a VERY exciting day today as a Netflix crew took over the car park and we had the pleasure of keeping the cast and crew fueled with coffees & food. We even got to meet @michkeegan & Tom Bateman, who were both honestly so lovely. Safe to say today is one we won’t forget." said The Coffee Van owners.

The cafe's owners said the production created an unusually busy day at the site, which has operated near Smithills Estate since about 2016. Keegan filmed alongside Tom Bateman, who plays a barrister investigating the disappearance of his sister Camille.

Bateman discussed joining the Harlan Coben adaptation and highlighted the mystery-driven nature of the author's television stories.

"Harlan Coben’s shows are always such gripping events, so the opportunity to be part of his world is really exciting. The worlds are so rich and interesting to play as an actor because they deal with ghosts and secrets, and they pull the characters into the most unexpected places. I cannot wait to go on the journey with the audience, step by step, as the buried secrets of the story come to light." said Tom Bateman, actor.

The cast also includes James Buckley, Mandeep Dhillon and Pearce Quigley. The Woods follows Keegan's previous Netflix appearance in the 2024 adaptation Fool Me Once.

Keegan has also shared family updates during her recent television work, including moments involving her daughter Palma. In one family post, she joked about Palma's interest in history.

"She's going to be a history geek like her mummy." said Michelle Keegan, actress.

Keegan previously discussed a personal necklace connected to her daughter and pets in an interview with Who What Wear.

"My necklace with my three 'P's' on it. I got it for Mother's Day, and each P is for Palma and my dogs, Phoebe and Pip. I wear it every day for my three girls," said Michelle Keegan, actress.