Zeta Jones to star in comedy ‘Queen America’

Zeta-Jones arrives for the 75th Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California

British award winner Catherine Zeta-Jones can star within the dark comedy “Queen America,” the primary major series created by Facebook, that is seeking a grip within the uber-competitive marketplace for original content.

The sultry 48-year-old actor, United Nations agency took home associate degree award in 2003 for “Chicago,” confirmed her jump to the little screen-fittingly-in a Facebook post. The news was initial rumored by Hollywood business outlet point in time.

“So excited regarding my next project!” wrote Zeta-Jones. “I suppose you’re progressing to love it!”

“Queen America” takes a glance at the cutthroat world of beauty pageants in America. Zeta-Jones stars as unpitying coach Vicki Ellis, United Nations agency is in high demand from ladies and girls hoping to be future Miss America.

The 10 unit of time episodes can debut on Facebook’s comparatively new video platform Watch, in line with point in time.

In Gregorian calendar month, Facebook debuted “Strangers.” Then in late April, it launched “Skam Austin,” associate degree adaptation of a Norwegian program. It additionally has ordered a unit of time dramedy series leading U.S.A. actor Elizabeth Olsen.

But snapping up Zeta-Jones-who is additionally a Tony winner for “A very little Night Music”-indicates a turning purpose for the world’s largest social network in its efforts to supply original content to its 2 billion users.

Last year, Zeta-Jones vie Olivia First State Havilland within the FX series “Feud: Bette and Joan.”

Facebook failed to reply to foetoprotein requests for more inquire into the project.