Brief
Hattie Hook talks debut with Catherine Zeta‑Jones in new series Kill Jackie
Hook describes working with the Welsh star and the premise of the eight‑part crime thriller.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Australian actor Hattie Hook, best known for Ten Pound Poms and Savage River, sits down ahead of the release of Stan’s new eight‑part crime‑action series Kill Jackie, where she stars opposite Tony‑award‑winner Catherine Zeta‑Jones.
What happened
Hook grew up in Mount Eliza on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula and began her career in dance and musical theatre before moving into film as a teenager. The series, based on Nick Harkaway’s 2018 novel The Price You Pay, follows former drug smuggler Jackie Price (Zeta‑Jones) who now trades high‑end fine art. When her past catches up, she faces hitmen and a terrorist group called the Seven Demons. Hook plays Charlie, Jackie’s Gen‑Z, tech‑savvy assistant, described as “no‑nonsense and straight to the point.”
What the reports add
The interview notes that this is the first time Zeta‑Jones uses her natural Welsh accent on screen. It also places the show among a wave of female‑led action series such as Killing Eve, Ride or Die and The Assassin. Hook highlights the on‑set dynamic, saying Zeta‑Jones was “warm and encouraging” and that she learned a great deal from the veteran’s camera technique and humor.
What was said
Hook told SMH, “I’ve never said this to her, so I hope she doesn’t read this, but I was raised on Chicago… Oh my God. I’ve loved her work forever.” She added, “She really was so warm and encouraging, and I felt really supported on set with her.” Regarding her character, Hook said, “Charlie is that classic Gen Z tech‑savvy assistant… She’s no‑nonsense and straight to the point.”
How it came about
Hook’s previous work on the Stan‑BBC collaboration Ten Pound Poms and the ABC drama Savage River led to her casting in Kill Jackie. The series continues Stan’s push for high‑budget, internationally‑marketable drama, building on the network’s recent successes. Earlier this year Felo News covered Zeta‑Jones’s criticism of the “nepo baby” label, providing context for her heightened public profile ahead of the new show.
Key facts
- Hattie Hook stars as Charlie, the assistant to Catherine Zeta‑Jones’s character in the Stan series Kill Jackie. (smh.com.au)
- Kill Jackie is an eight‑part crime‑action thriller based on Nick Harkaway’s 2018 novel The Price You Pay. (smh.com.au)
- Catherine Zeta‑Jones uses her natural Welsh accent for the first time on screen in the series. (smh.com.au)
- Hook describes Zeta‑Jones as warm, encouraging and supportive on set. (smh.com.au)
Sources
- [1] smh.com.au — originally reported as “Meet Hattie Hook, the Australian actor starring alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones in Kill Jackie”
