Catherine Zeta-Jones plays Welsh character in new Prime series
Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones says she based her role as a former drug dealer in the new Prime series Kill Jackie on funny people she knows in Wales.
Actor uses local accent and setting
This marks the first time the Mumbles star has filmed a drama in Wales or used her Swansea accent. She stated that playing a character from the tough side of Swansea would ground her performance and add nuances she knows personally.
Series adapts American book for female lead
The production flipped the original story, which featured a man named Jack in the United States, to create a woman with similar quirkiness. Zeta-Jones, who also serves as an executive producer, wanted the central character to be Welsh because she felt it was essential for the role.
Creative team approved singing legend idea
The actress proposed a scene involving Welsh singer Tom Jones helping save the day within the high-tech security plot. Her creative team agreed to include this element, allowing her to incorporate a song by the singing legend into the script.
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