Catherine Zeta Jones
She becomes a treasure hunter for Disney+
Catherine Zeta-Jones is back in production.
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Catherine Zeta-Jones follows in the footsteps of Nicolas Cage: the actress becomes a treasure hunter.
Catherine Zeta-Jones (52) will succeed Nicolas Cage (58). The Oscar winner plays in the serial offshoot of the adventure films “The Legacy of the Knights Templar” (2004) and “The Legacy of the Secret Book” (2007). according to “Deadline” a supporting role.
Lisette Alexis (22) has already been cast as the main actress in the series that is being created for the Disney+ streaming service. The newcomer plays the young immigrant Jess Morales, who embarks on the traces of her family history – and on a search for treasure.
Tough billionaire and treasure hunter
Catherine Zeta-Jones stars as a badass billionaire and black market antiques specialist, opposite Alexis. She has worked her way up from a penniless orphan to a businesswoman. She also wants the treasure that has personal meaning to her.
The series from the “Legacy” universe will consist of ten episodes. Director is the Indian-born filmmaker Mira Nair (64, “Monsoon Wedding”). The producer is Jerry Bruckheimer (78), he also produced the films with Nicolas Cage.
The “Legacy” universe is growing
“Treasure of the Knights Templar” starring Nicolas Cage was a surprise hit for Disney in 2004. The sequel “The Legacy of the Secret Book” followed in 2007. A third part has been in the planning for some time. The franchise, originally called “National Treasure”, is supplemented by a series of books.
The story of the series is not directly related to the films, but is intended to be a reinterpretation of the story. Like the role models, however, it should work with references to real (pan-)American history. Only with a contemporary focus on migration. There is no release date for Disney+ yet.