Holmes will also executive produce the series, which will start filming in Canada next year, and direct one of the four episodes.
- October 14, 2014
AceShowbiz -
Katie Holmes is reprising her role as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis on the follow-up miniseries to "The Kennedys", Reelz has announced. Titled "The Kennedys-After Camelot", the new four-part series is based on J. Randy Taraborrelli's book "After Camelot: A Personal History of the Kennedy Family 1968 to the Present".
In addition to starring on the series, Holmes will be executive producing the project and directing one of the four episodes. The other three episodes will be helmed by Jon Cassar who directed all eight episodes of the original "Kennedys" series.
"Katie elegantly portrayed Jackie Kennedy in the first miniseries and now will continue the role as Jackie grows into the Jackie O that the world knows best," Stan E. Hubbard, Chief Executive Officer of the Reelz network, has said. "Katie is brave, committed and perfect for this role. She is a strong, talented woman who understands how special and respected Jackie Kennedy, and then Jackie Onassis was, as an international icon."
"After Camelot" will be filmed in Canada this spring and is expected to air in the U.S. in 2016.
