Since her dramatic ‘Coronation Street’ exit in 2014, Michelle has enjoyed a variety of different acting roles, including the military drama ‘Our Girl’, the comedy ‘Plebs’ and, more recently, the upcoming biopic ‘Tina And Bobby’, in which she’ll play the titular role of Tina Moore.
However, her latest role could be her biggest yet, as she’s been tipped to star opposite Johnny Depp in a possible sequel to the upcoming ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ film ‘Dead Men Tell No Tales’, following a string of mystery meetings in Los Angeles.
Michelle Keegan (Photo: David M. Benett via Getty Images)
An insider told Now magazine: “Michelle flew back out to LA to meet with producers. They were discussing her starring in the new ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’.
“They loved Michelle’s acting talent and her whole look. If the film goes ahead, she’ll be needed to film in LA for 2018.”
Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow (Photo: Walt Disney Pictures/Rex/Shutterstock)
The source continued that the role could potentially “open [Michelle] up to a global audience”, adding that this is something “she desperately wants”.
Read more about Michelle’s potential big break in the new issue of Now magazine, on sale now.
She wouldn’t be the first soap star to make it across the pond, though, the most recent success story being former ‘EastEnders’ actor Ben Hardy, who appeared in the latest ‘X-Men’ film in 2016.
Check out some more former soap stars who’ve had success on the big screen below...
Roxanne McKee
From 'Hollyoaks' to... 'Game Of Thrones' Roxanne spent three years in the world of soap, before taking a number of small parts in the UK and eventually relocating. In the US, she's been a huge success, and can currently be found in 'GoT' as Doreah.
Ben Hardy
From 'EastEnders' to... 'X-Men' In one of the most impressive moves ever, Ben's swapped Walford for Wolverine by nabbing a role in 'X-Men: Apocalypse'. When the actor starts playing Angel in the film, he'll be able to count Hugh Jackman and J-Law as castmates. Impressive!
Sam Strike
From 'EastEnders' to... 'Leatherface' Sam followed Ben's lead away from Albert Square, and nabbed himself a part in the upcoming 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' prequel.
Claire Cooper
From 'Hollyoaks' to... 'A.D. The Bible Continues' Claire waved goodbye to Jacqui McQueen in 2013, and can now be starring in the NBC drama.
Ricky Whittle
From 'Hollyoaks' to... 'The 100' Ricky set off for La-La Land not long after leaving the Channel 4 soap. After nabbing a number of small roles, he finally got his big break in 2014, when he began playing Lincoln in the CW Network's drama.
Michelle Ryan
From 'EastEnders' to...'Bionic Woman' Back in 2007, Michelle became one of the first British stars to make the big leap across the pond.
Anna Friel
From 'Brookside' to...More Things Than We Can Count While you're more likely to recognise Anna from movies, or perhaps the West End stage, she actually started out in 'Brookside', back in 1993.
Liam Hemsworth
From 'Neighbours' and 'Home And Away' to... 'The Hunger Games' Hollywood hottie Liam had starring roles in Aussie's two biggest soaps before stunning fans in 'The Hunger Games' alongside Jennifer Lawrence.
Nathalie Emmanuel
From 'Hollyoaks' to... 'Game Of Thrones' Nathalie went from playing stroppy 'Oaks teenager Sasha Valentine to starring in of the world's hottest shows. She also makes an appearance in 'Fast And Furious 7'.
Rob Kazinsky
From 'EastEnders' to... 'True Blood' Rob's bad boy character Sean caused plenty of trouble in Walford and he's now stirring things up as a vampire.
Zaraah Abrahams
From 'Coronation Street' to... 'True Blood' Zaraah left 'Corrie' back in 2007, and later this year, she'll begin starring in the US drama 'The Knick'.
Barry Sloane
From 'Hollyoaks' to...'Revenge' What is it with 'Hollyoaks' and churning out superstars? Barry now has a regular role in 'Revenge', and ain early 2015, he also nabbed a role in 'The Whispers'.
Margot Robbie
From 'Neighbours' to... 'The Wolf Of Wall Street' Margot made a dramatic transformation, going from Erinsborough school girl Donna to Leo DiCaprio's on-screen wife.
Patsy Palmer
From 'EastEnders' to...Hollywood, daaaahling! RIIIIIIIIICKAAAAAY! Oops sorry, not sure what happened there. Patsy's spent over 10 years, on-and-off, starring as motormouth Bianca. According to reports, she was leaving the market for Venice Beach and sure enough, snaps of Patsy rubbing shoulders with Hollywood bigwigs soon arrived. Watch this space to find out what she's working on...
Georgia May Foote
From 'Coronation Street' to... ? Georgia announced her plans to leave the ITV soap back in April 2014. Since then, she's been on the lookout for a hot, new role in Hollywood, but nothing's been confirmed (yet!).
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