Kennedy Series Drops Boston Accent for Stars

The upcoming Netflix series, Kennedy, has made a notable decision regarding its portrayal of the iconic political family by steering clear of strong Boston accents. Initially, actors Michael Fassbender and Laura Donnelly prepared to use a more pronounced accent, but the showrunners opted for a subtle approach. This creative choice aimed to manage the complexities of accent coaching for the large cast of child actors.

Showrunners believed that requiring young actors to adopt the distinctive Boston accent would be too challenging. As a result, the children's dialogue features a more generalized tone, while Fassbender and Donnelly, who play the elder Kennedys, deliver more distinct accents. This blend is intended to create a more accessible and cohesive auditory experience for the audience, akin to "The Crown" but focusing on an American dynasty. Other cast members, including Imogen Poots and Joshuah Melnick, also forgo the heavy Bostonian accent in their roles.