Catherine Zeta-Jones has built a career on versatility, from her Oscar-winning turn in Chicago to the gritty drama of Traffic and the swashbuckling charm of The Mask of Zorro. Recently, she's found a new home on the small screen, earning acclaim for her portrayal of Morticia Addams in Netflix's Wednesday. Now, she's stepping into a role that promises to be her most dangerous yet.
AMC+ has released three new images from its upcoming thriller series Kill Jackie, offering a glimpse of Zeta-Jones as Jackie Price, a former international drug smuggler who has spent two decades living a life of luxury—traveling the globe and collecting art. But her past is about to catch up with her in the worst way possible.
When Jackie learns that a shadowy figure has hired The Seven Demons, a collective of the world's deadliest assassins, to eliminate her, she doesn't run. Instead, she decides to turn the tables, launching a risky plan to take out each killer before they can get to her. The hunt will force her to confront not only her enemies but also the inner demons she's tried to leave behind.
The new images show Zeta-Jones in full determination mode, flanked by her lawyer (played by Daniel Ings) and a young associate named Gwen (Darci Shaw) as they board a private plane. The setting is glamorous, but the stakes are deadly. Jackie uses her wealth to stay one step ahead, but she's not afraid to get her hands dirty when the situation calls for it.
The series comes from a creative team with serious action credentials. Showrunner Tom Butterworth, known for Gangs of London, co-writes with Conor Keane, while John Wick producer Peter Lawson and Killing Eve director Damon Thomas bring their expertise to the project. The eight-part series is based on Nick Harkaway's novel The Price You Pay, and the author was consulted to ensure the adaptation stays true to the book's spirit.
Joining Zeta-Jones are a host of familiar faces, including Bill Paterson, Ron Perlman, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Julian Barratt, and Óscar Jaenada. With such a talented cast and crew, Kill Jackie is shaping up to be a must-watch for fans of high-octane thrillers.
For those who enjoy a good cat-and-mouse game, this series promises to deliver. It's a blend of style and substance, with a protagonist who's as comfortable in a designer gown as she is in a firefight. If you're looking for something to fill the void left by Nordic noir thrillers or want a taste of psychological mind games, this might be your next obsession.
Kill Jackie premieres in October on AMC+. Until then, check out these exclusive images and start speculating about who's behind the hit.
