Catherine Zeta-Jones stars as Jackie Price, a former cocaine dealer targeted by hitmen, in a new drama series premiering on Prime Video. The role marks the first time the actor has used her Swansea accent in a professional performance and her first time filming a drama production in Wales.
The series adapts the book The Price You Pay, which was originally set in the United States with a male protagonist named Jack. Producers adapted the character for Zeta-Jones, maintaining the quirky and chaotic elements from the source material while changing the gender and setting. Zeta-Jones requested that her character be portrayed as Welsh, a decision she credited with grounding the performance and adding authentic nuances to the portrayal.
When discussing her creative approach, Zeta-Jones explained that she based the character on people she knows from Wales, particularly drawing inspiration from individuals in Swansea known for their comedic qualities. She noted that the accent and character background come from a tougher side of her hometown, adding layers of authenticity to the performance. In her capacity as an executive producer on the series, she contributed creative input including a scene featuring a reference to Welsh musician Tom Jones integrated into the plot.
Zeta-Jones serves as both star and executive producer on the project, which begins later this month. Fan responses to the production have been notably positive, with viewers expressing enthusiasm about hearing her use a Welsh accent in the thriller. During recent media appearances, the actor reflected on the overwhelmingly positive audience reaction to her accent usage, stating it had made her very happy to see how many fans noticed and appreciated the choice.
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