Catherine Zeta-Jones is ready to star in an upcoming revenge thriller movie undertaking with the working title Kill Jackie, and it feels like an amazing undertaking for her! The undertaking is coming from Prime Video, Fremantle and Metal Springs Photos.
The present is predicated on the novel The Value You Pay, and Zeta-Jones will tackle the position of Jackie Value, “who has been residing a rich, luxurious existence for the final 20 years – touring the world, promoting advantageous artwork utilizing subtle tax loopholes and, above all, making an attempt to remain nameless after escaping a harmful previous as a world cocaine vendor.”
“However simply as life begins to really feel a little bit boring, it takes a sudden deadly flip when she discovers The Seven Demons, a squad of the world’s most terrifying hitmen, have been employed to kill her.
“Assuming somebody from her previous is behind it, Jackie unleashes her outdated instincts and embarks on a wild, harmful sport plan: to take down The Demons one after the other earlier than they kill her.
“Nevertheless, she quickly realizes her personal demons are far more terrifying than the ruthless killers on her path… and her buried secrets and techniques in the end lead her a lot nearer to house, with stunning penalties.”
Zeta-Jones, who additionally serves as an govt producer, stated in a press release: “I’m thrilled to be part of Kill Jackie (w/t) each behind and in entrance of the digicam.
“The chance to convey this multifaceted character to life, and discover a feminine pushed plot that encompasses empowerment, identification and redemption is one thing I’m wanting ahead to.”
Prime Video U.Ok.’s head of TV Hannah Blyth stated “Kill Jackie is an exhilarating sequence and we’re excited to be working with Catherine Zeta-Jones and the unbelievable artistic workforce to convey this story to life.
“With its daring storytelling, placing visible fashion, and surprising twists, the sequence is ready to captivate Prime Video audiences internationally — we will’t look ahead to them to expertise it.”
The present was created and co-written by Conor Keane, and Damon Thomas (Killing Eve) will function lead director, whereas Tom Butterworth (Gangs of London) is the author and showrunner.
Butterworth stated: “I liked Nick’s gonzo thriller of a ebook. Our ambition is to twist and broaden his world into one thing equally humorous, darkish, crazed and distinctive. Or die making an attempt.”
Producer Peter Lawson added: “Once I first acquired my arms on Nick’s novel, I knew this undertaking wanted a workforce of creatives who shared a darkish humorousness and a contact of insanity to convey this crime caper to life.
“We’re thrilled to have discovered that within the charming artistic drive of Catherine Zeta-Jones, the character-driven hilarity of author Conor Keane and showrunner Tom Butterworth and the sure-handed brilliance of director Damon Thomas.”
Christian Vesper, Fremantle CEO of worldwide drama and movie shared: “‘Kill Jackie is an irreverent and modern thriller which is abruptly dramatic, escapist and darkly comedic.
“Catherine Zeta-Jones shines as Jackie, and along with our unbelievable artistic workforce, twisting storyline and elaborate worldwide backdrop, I’ve little question audiences all around the world are going to be hooked.”
The sequence is ready to shoot in Bilbao, Lisbon, London and Swansea.
