Coogan did not attend the High Court hearing.
Taylors barrister claimed the performance made him look weasel-like and devious as he began legal action in London yesterday.
Ms Langley is portrayed as the gutsy underdog heroine struggling against opposition and the claimant as the arrogant villain.
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The concept of fictional films based on real events is not a new one.
BBC Studios and Baby Cow declined to comment during the legal process.
We have contacted Coogans representatives for comment.
Taylor could not be contacted before press time.
His current employer, the University of Loughborough, declined to comment.
