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Laura Donnelly and Michael Fassbender as Rose and Joe Kennedy, discussing a script in a sophisticated, vintage-inspired room.
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Laura Donnelly Drops Boston Accent for Rose Kennedy Role

Laura Donnelly and Michael Fassbender prepared to use the Kennedy family's Boston accents for the Netflix series 'Kennedy' but were asked to pull back, omitting the accent from their roles.

Naomi Feldman·June 23, 2026