Catherine Zeta-Jones bases new role on funny Welsh people she knows
Zeta-Jones plays Jackie Price, a former cocaine dealer who is targeted by assassins, in Kill Jackie.
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"I played on people I know in Wales, people who are comedic and the accent makes it funny and real and true, but the character comes from a tough side of Swansea, which we do have as well."
— Catherine Zeta-Jones , Celebrity
"For many reasons. One, I've never played real Welsh Swansea ever, never shot in Wales and I think it would ground me in her character and add nuances that I would know."
— Catherine Zeta-Jones , Celebrity
"Jackie has installed this high-tech security system behind these Andy Warhol style prints of Tom Jones. They lift up and out come very dangerous machine-guns that do the bad guys in."
— Catherine Zeta-Jones , Celebrity
"I could not believe how many of my fans noticed the use of my accent and that it had made her very happy."
— Catherine Zeta-Jones , Celebrity
Key People
Oscar-winning actress known for her role in The Darling Buds of May.
Michael Douglas is an acclaimed actor and producer, known for roles in films such as Wall Street and Basic Instinct.
Tom Jones is a legendary Welsh singer known for his powerful voice and numerous hit songs.
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Zeta-Jones plays Jackie Price, a former cocaine dealer who is targeted by assassins, in Kill Jackie.
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