Catherine Zeta-Jones is stepping into another action-packed role, this time leading the upcoming thriller series Kill Jackie. The first official images from the show have now been unveiled, offering a glimpse at the Oscar-winning actor as a retired drug smuggler forced back into a deadly world she thought she had left behind. Packed with revenge, survival and high-stakes action, the series is set to premiere later this year on Prime Video in several international markets and on AMC+ in the United States.
The eight-episode drama is based on The Price You Pay, the bestselling novel by Nick Harkaway, who wrote the book under the pen name Aidan Truhen. While the original story centered on a male protagonist named Jack, the television adaptation reimagines the lead character as Jackie Price, with Zeta-Jones taking center stage in a role that promises intense action and psychological drama.
Catherine Zeta-Jones faces deadly assassins in Kill Jackie
In the series, Catherine Zeta-Jones plays Jackie Price, a former drug smuggler who has spent years trying to leave her dangerous past behind. Her quiet life is shattered after she discovers that a secretive group known as The Seven Demons has been hired to eliminate her. Faced with no safe escape, Jackie decides to strike first, hunting down the assassins before they can complete their mission.
The newly released first-look images highlight the darker tone of the series, teasing suspenseful confrontations and a determined lead character prepared to fight for survival. By shifting the protagonist from Jack in the novel to Jackie in the television adaptation, the creative team has introduced a fresh perspective while preserving the story’s central revenge-driven premise.
The adaptation has been developed by Conor Keane, Tom Butterworth, Peter Lawson and Damon Thomas. Butterworth is known for his work on Gangs of London, Lawson has credits on the John Wick franchise, while Thomas previously worked on Killing Eve. Original author Nick Harkaway also serves as a consultant on the series, helping shape the adaptation for television.
Star-studded cast joins the revenge thriller
Alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones, Kill Jackie features an ensemble cast that brings together several acclaimed performers from film and television. The series stars Ron Perlman, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Julian Barratt, Bill Paterson, Óscar Jaenada, Raff Law, Daniel Ings, Christine Adams, Julian Rhind-Tutt and Jonathan Cake in key roles, suggesting a story filled with dangerous alliances and powerful adversaries.
The production is backed by Fremantle and Steel Springs Pictures, with the companies collaborating on the eight-part drama. Given the creative team’s experience with acclaimed action and crime series, expectations are high that Kill Jackie will blend stylish action with character-driven storytelling rather than relying solely on spectacle.
For Catherine Zeta-Jones, the project adds another major television role to her recent work. The actor has increasingly balanced film and streaming projects, continuing to take on characters that combine emotional depth with commanding screen presence. Kill Jackie places her firmly at the center of the narrative, allowing her to lead a revenge thriller built around one determined survivor.
Where and when fans can watch the series
Kill Jackie is scheduled to debut later this year, although an exact release date has yet to be announced. Prime Video will stream the series across multiple territories, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Turkey, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein. In the United States, the drama will be available through AMC+.
International distribution is being handled by Fremantle in most territories, while De Maio Entertainment and Steel Springs Pictures are overseeing U.S. sales. With its acclaimed lead actor, bestselling literary source material and a creative team experienced in action storytelling, Kill Jackie is shaping up to be one of the notable thriller releases arriving on streaming later this year.
