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Megan Nisbet

The young Welsh actor playing Wayne Rooney in Channel 4's 'Wagatha Christie' drama

Channel 4 has announced the cast for its new two-part film based on the "Wagatha Christie" case. The drama will star This Is England actress Chanel Cresswell as Coleen Rooney and Harry Potter star Natalia Tena as Rebekah Vardy.

Award-winning Welsh actor Michael Sheen, known for his roles in Good Omens and for his portrayals of real-life figures such as Sir Tony Blair, broadcaster David Frost and Chris Tarrant, has been cast as Coleen Rooney's high-profile barrister David Sherborne. However, Michael isn't the only Welsh star in the line-up.

Dion Lloyd, who hails from Bangor, has been cast as footballer Wayne Rooney. Viewers will recognise Dion from his role in the Sundance Now and Channel 4 drama The Light in the Hall/Y Golau, Dion plays Chris in the series alongside Iwan Rheon, Sian Reese-Williams and Joanna Scanlan. He has also featured in BBC's popular drama Hidden/Craith, Stella and the BAFTA-winning feature film Pride.

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