PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Michelle Keegan takes beachfront snap as fun-loving receptionist Tracy in gritty new drama Ordinary Lies
Her new role represents a significant departure from her roots as soap siren Tina McIntyre in Coronation Street.
But in a picture exclusive Michelle Keegan’s latest character is no less feisty as she playfully grins while taking a beachfront selfie with a pal in forthcoming BBC drama Ordinary Lies.
The 27-year-old plays fun-loving car showroom receptionist Tracy in the new show, and she appears to be having the time of her life while holidaying with colleague Viv, played by actress Cherrelle Skeete.
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Playful: In a picture exclusive Michelle Keegan’s latest character, car showroom receptionist Tracy, playfully grins while taking a beachfront selfie with colleague Viv in forthcoming BBC drama Ordinary Lies
Wearing a zesty lemon yellow dress with off-the-shoulder detail, Tracy reveals a nicely tanned upper body as she takes the snap on her smart phone.
But the holiday soon goes awry when she is asked to smuggle drugs back to the United Kingdom.
The drama - written by Bafta-winner Danny Brocklehurst - also stars comedian Jason Manford as a shift car salesman, while former EastEnders star Jo Joyner and Rebecca Callard will also feature.
Propping the bar: In further shots from the new series she is seen sipping a beer while leaning against the bar
In further shots Michelle is seen sipping a bottle of beer while propping the bar, her tousled hair neatly styled and maintained with an Alice band.
The actress tops off her look with gold jewellery - including 'bin-lid' earring - while sporting a Romanesque toga themed dress.
Filing in Manchester last October, co-star Manford, who was overheard telling a local boy that he portrays Michelle's husband on the show.
However, a source tells MailOnline that the boy appeared to be quite unimpressed with the revelation, cheekily informing Jason that he was 'punching above his weight'.
Fancy dress: The actress tops off her look with gold jewellery - including 'bin-lid' earring - while sporting a Romanesque toga themed dress
In August, a source close to the actress told MailOnline that she was thrilled to have landed a role in the six-part BBC drama.
'She's been looking for the perfect acting role for quite some time, and this one is a dream come true for her,' said the source.
'She's very excited and can't wait to start shooting towards the end of the year.'
The six part series begins on March 17 at 9:00pm.
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