Catherine Zeta-Jones Praised for Welsh Accent in New Thriller 'Kill Jackie'

Catherine Zeta-Jones has received praise from fans for using her natural Welsh accent in the upcoming Amazon thriller series 'Kill Jackie'. The 56-year-old Oscar-winning actor returned to her hometown of Swansea, where part of the filming took place. The trailer, released on social media, offers a first glimpse of Zeta-Jones speaking with her Swansea accent. She plays Jackie Price, an extravagant jet-setter attempting to stay anonymous after escaping a 'dangerous past as an international cocaine dealer,' according to Amazon Prime. One fan commented on Instagram, 'her Welsh is out and I love it, can't wait,' while another expressed delight at hearing the 'queen of Wales sounding Welsh.' This marks Zeta-Jones's first major screen role using her Welsh accent. The series is based on the novel 'The Price You Pay' by Nick Harkaway, published under his pseudonym Aidan Truhen. Filming also took place in Bilbao, Lisbon, and London. Zeta-Jones, known for roles such as Morticia Addams in Netflix's 'Wednesday' and her Oscar-winning performance in 'Chicago', has previously spoken about her strong connection to Wales, saying she 'never really left' in her heart. She expressed excitement about exploring a female-driven plot that 'encompasses empowerment, identity and redemption.' The cast includes Damon Thomas of 'Killing Eve', and the series is written and showrun by Tom Butterworth of 'Gangs of London'. 'Kill Jackie' premieres on 2 October on Amazon Prime.