AMC Secures U.S. Rights to Catherine Zeta-Jones Revenge Thriller Series ‘Kill Jackie’

AMC Networks has officially acquired the domestic rights to Kill Jackie, an upcoming high-stakes revenge thriller series starring and executive produced by Academy Award winner Catherine Zeta-Jones. The highly anticipated drama, which is slated to debut this fall exclusively on the streaming platform AMC+ in the United States, is based on Nick Harkaway’s bestselling novel The Price You Pay. The acquisition represents a major programming win for AMC as it continues to bolster its premium digital lineup with star-driven, high-concept genre pieces.

Co-produced by Steel Springs Pictures and global production powerhouse Fremantle, Kill Jackie promises to deliver a gritty, suspenseful exploration of retribution, survival, and underworld politics. The source material, Harkaway’s The Price You Pay, has been widely praised for its sharp wit, complex criminal syndicates, and relentless pacing—elements that the television adaptation aims to translate directly to the screen. Zeta-Jones, who has increasingly expanded her footprint as a creative force behind the camera, will shepherd the project as executive producer alongside executive teams from both Steel Springs and Fremantle.

For AMC, the acquisition aligns with a broader corporate strategy focused on securing exclusive, prestige international co-productions to drive subscriber engagement on AMC+. Industry analysts note that securing a high-profile vehicle led by an established Hollywood star is key to standing out in a crowded streaming market. "Catherine Zeta-Jones brings an unparalleled screen presence and intensity to this gripping narrative," Fremantle executives noted in a joint statement regarding the distribution partnership. "We are thrilled to partner with AMC to bring Nick Harkaway’s brilliant, dark world to American audiences."

The project marks another significant television venture for Zeta-Jones, who recently captivated global audiences with her portrayal of Morticia Addams in Netflix’s blockbuster hit Wednesday and starred in Disney+'s National Treasure: Edge of History. However, Kill Jackie offers the actress a darker, more physically demanding dramatic vehicle reminiscent of her most celebrated cinematic thrillers. As the television industry prepares for a competitive fall broadcast window, this acquisition positions AMC+ to capture substantial viewer attention with one of the autumn’s most promising literary adaptations.