Kate Winslet is making her directorial debut with 'Goodbye June', a drama filled with emotion and humour. But what finally convinced her to step behind the camera? Watch the above video to find out in detail! #katewinslet #titanic #goodbyejune #netflix
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00:00Kate Winslet is ready to explore a new side of filmmaking as she takes on the role of
00:05director for the first time.
00:07The Oscar-winning actress, best known for her performance in Titanic, Quilts, and Hamlet,
00:12will helm Goodbye, June, a feature film for Netflix.
00:16Along with directing, Kate Winslet will also produce and star in the project, which features
00:21an ensemble cast including Tony Kellett, Johnny Flynn, Andrea Rysbera, Timothy Spall, and
00:28Helen Mirren.
00:30The film script is penned by Jo Andres, Winslet's son, with her ex-husband, Sam Mendes.
00:36Netflix describes Goodbye, June as an emotional yet humorous drama about siblings who must
00:42come together in difficult times.
00:44The project is set to begin filming in the UK soon.
00:48While promoting her 2023 film, Lee, Winslet once shared in the How to Fail podcast that
00:54she had long resisted the idea of directing due to the commitment it requires.
00:59However, she now feels a strong sense of responsibility to encourage more women to take charge behind
01:05the camera.
01:06The more of us that are doing it, the more we inspire others," she said.
01:11Kate Winslet recently starred in the HBO's The Regime and received multiple Golden Globe
01:16nominations for her performances.
01:19Now, she is set to make a mark as a filmmaker.