Wagatha Christie Court Battle Hits the Screen
The explosive 2022 High Court showdown between Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy – dubbed the #WagathaChristie case – is being dramatised for TV. This courtroom thriller that gripped the UK and made global headlines returns as a two-part drama.
Star-Studded Cast Brings Drama to Life
BAFTA winner Chanel Cresswell (This Is England) steps into the shoes of Coleen Rooney. Opposite her, Natalia Tena (Harry Potter, Game of Thrones) plays Rebekah Vardy. The courtroom battles heat up with Michael Sheen (Good Omens, Quiz) portraying Rooney’s high-profile barrister, David Sherborne.
Rebekah’s legal firepower comes from Simon Coury (The Professor and the Madman) as Hugh Tomlinson KC, famous for representing royalty including King Charles III.
Supporting roles bring the footballers to life, with Dion Lloyd as Wayne Rooney and Márton Nagyszokolyai as Jamie Vardy.
The Real Drama of A Legal Firestorm
Using actual court transcripts, Vardy v Rooney: A Courtroom Drama revisits the intense defamation trial that shook British tabloids and social media. The series peels back the courtroom tension and media frenzy that exposed every twist in this high-stakes legal battle between two top WAGs.
When and Where to Watch
Fans can catch the gripping two-part drama airing later this year. Prepare for a relentless look behind the headlines of a case that rocked celebrity culture and justice alike.
