Katie Holmes has just signed on to reprise her role as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in Reelz Channel's new follow-up miniseries, The Kennedys: After Camelot. The production is based on Randy Taraborrelli's book After Camelot: A Personal History of Kennedy Family 1968 to the Present and is set to begin filming in early 2015. Holmes' recent choices in projects has been a bit surprising, and revisiting Kennedy is also a bit of a shock. Her first stint in Jackie O's pillbox hat was met with mixed reviews at best so perhaps Holmes is looking to improve upon the last impression that she left critics.
Reelz CEO Stan E. Hubbard is thrilled to have Holmes back in the Kennedy mix as he praised her in a statement about the new project saying, "'The Kennedys' was a brilliant execution of storytelling based on the lives of one of the world's best known families. 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. 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."
How do you think that Holmes will do in the role of an older Jackie O., one that has lived through major trauma and had to persevere through to the other side of things? When Holmes first portrayed the role she was still married to Tom Cruise. Her life has obviously gone through some major upheaval and changes in the years that have passed. Will that personal experience help her this time around? Will you tune in to catch Holmes' portrayal of Jackie O. in this 4-hour miniseries? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below!
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