Catherine Zeta-Jones to star in 'National Treasure' series

Catherine Zeta-Jones has been cast in Disney+ series National Treasure and she will be joining Lisette Alexis, Zuri Reed, Jordan Rodrigues, Antonio Cipriano, and Jake Austin Walker, and Lyndon Smith. The show will be a continuation of the film franchise of the same name according to reports on variety.com.

National Treasure, the series will focus on a young woman, Jess (Alexis), who is a brilliant and resourceful Dreamer. She embarks on this adventure of a lifetime to uncover the truth about her family's past and save a lost Pan-American treasure. Production is set to begin in February in Baton Rouge, LA.


The character that Zeta-Jones will portray is Billie, who is described as a bada** billionaire, black-market antiquities expert, and treasure hunter. Shelives by her own code and has come a long way -- from a penniless orphan to a shrewd, stylish businesswoman and adventurer. Billie's used to getting what she wants -- and she wants the Pan-American treasure. But not just for the money. This treasure has deeper stakes for her.

Rick Muirragui is the writer and also executive producer on the series. Jerry Bruckheimer, Cormac and Marianne Wibberley, Jonathan Littman and KristieAnne Reed will also serve as executive producers along with Jon Turteltaub. 

National Treasure will be directed by Mira Nair, who is also executive producing. Turteltaub directed and produced the two National Treasure films, while the Wibberlys worked on the screenplay and story for both films.

Zeta-Jones was recently seen in Prodigal Son at Fox and Queen America for Facebook Watch. She will also be a part of the upcoming Addams Family series Wednesday, in which she will play the role of Morticia.