Vardy v Rooney viewers make same complaint about new Wagatha Christie drama
Channel 4's new drama about Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy's trial made its highly-anticipated debut on Wednesday night and some viewers have made the same complaint about the show.
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Vardy v Rooney: A Courtroom Drama is a two-part film that recreates the real-life 'Wagatha Christie' trial, with Natalie Tena and Chanel Cresswell playing Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney.
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Taking to Twitter, some viewers said the show should have hired an actress from Liverpool to play Scouser Coleen Rooney, rather than Chanel, who is from Nottingham.
One person wrote: "Why is it so hard to hire Scouse actors to play Scousers? Rare you can find someone who can do a successful accent," while another added: "Could they not have found a Scouser to play Coleen in #VardyVsRooney?"
A third viewer commented: "They could have got a scouser to play Coleen Rooney in this Vardy vs Rooney couldn't they?" while another tweeted: "Only Scousers can do Scouse accents."
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Not all viewers were distracted by the accent, however, with many praising the entertaining episode.
Chanel Cresswell plays Coleen Rooney
One person wrote: "I can't believe how hooked I am on #VardyVsRooney its only been ten minutes," while another added: "Anybody else watching Vardy VS Rooney? It's actually really good, keeps you hooked."
A third person commented: "The first episode of #VardyvRooney was great. Consider me well and truly sports-entertained."
Many fans also praised Michael Sheen, who plays David Sherborne, the celebrity barrister representing Coleen.
Michael Sheen plays lawyer David Sherborne
One person tweeted: "Why is Michael Sheen so good? He literally looks like a different person in every part he plays as his acting is THAT good."
A second added: "Watching #VardyvRooney, Michael Sheen is fantastic as usual. I wouldn't want to face his character in court!" while another commented: "Incredible TV. Michael Sheen is a genius."
Vardy v Rooney: A Courtroom Drama continues on Thursday 22 December on Channel 4 at 9pm.
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