Catherine Zeta-Jones Thriller 'Kill Jackie' Sells to AMC+

AMC+ has acquired the exclusive US streaming rights to the thriller series Kill Jackie, according to Deadline. The show, starring and executive produced by Catherine Zeta-Jones, is scheduled to launch on the platform in the fall.

The series is an adaptation of Aidan Truhen's "gonzo thriller" novel The Price You Pay. Zeta-Jones stars as Jackie Price, a woman who has lived a wealthy, luxurious existence for the last twenty years after escaping a dangerous past as an international cocaine dealer. Her life takes a sudden lethal turn when she discovers a squad of the world's most terrifying hitmen, known as The Seven Demons, have been hired to kill her.

Who else is in the cast?

Daniel Ings, known for his role in The Gentlemen, stars opposite Zeta-Jones. The series was created by Tom Butterworth (Gangs of London) and Conor Keane (North Sea Connection).

What has AMC+ said about the acquisition?

"Kill Jackie is a standout addition to AMC+’s curated slate of premium scripted content, and a great example of the bold, character-driven storytelling for which we are known," said Dan McDermott, Chief Content Officer of AMC Global Media and President of AMC Studios. He added that Zeta-Jones "commands the screen with a magnetic leading performance."

The show represents a gender-swapped adaptation from the source novel, whose protagonist was originally named Jack Price. The series will be available on Prime Video in several European territories and Canada, while Fremantle handles sales in all other territories. Steel Springs Pictures, co-producer of the series, negotiated the US deal with AMC+ alongside De Maio Entertainment.