Kate Winslet’s Directorial Debut ‘Goodbye June’ Drops This December—Is the Moon Aligning for Her to Finally Steal the Spotlight Behind the Camera?
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Isn’t it wild how the stars line up just as Kate Winslet steps behind the camera for the first time? In the spirit of December’s cosmic chaos—mercury doing its usual dance and the chilly vibes of winter creeping in—Winslet’s directorial debut, Goodbye June, is set to hit select theaters in the U.S. and U.K. on December 12, before streaming on Netflix come Christmas Eve. The film digs deep into family ties, focusing on four siblings grappling with their mother’s worsening health during the holidays—a plot twist that feels as unpredictable as the planetary alignments right now. And get this: the script is penned by none other than Winslet’s son, Joe Anders, with Winslet herself and Kate Solomon producing. With a powerhouse cast that includes Toni Collette, Helen Mirren, and Stephen Merchant, this is one holiday season film you won’t want to miss. Curious how a star who often doubts her own acting chops takes the helm to tell such an intimate story? Yeah, me too. LEARN MORE
Kate Winslet‘s directorial debut is getting ready to say hello to audiences.
Goodbye June hits select theaters in the U.S. and the U.K. on Dec. 12 before it begins streaming on Netflix on Dec. 24. Toni Collette, Johnny Flynn, Andrea Riseborough, Timothy Spall, Winslet, Helen Mirren, Stephen Merchant, Fisayo Akinade, Jeremy Swift and Raza Jaffrey round out the cast.
The film centers on four siblings whose lives change when their ailing mother takes a turn for the worse over the holiday season. Winslet helmed Goodbye June from a script by her son Joe Anders. Winslet and Kate Solomon serve as producers.
A first-look image from the movie can be seen above and shows a scene with Winslet and Collette.
Winslet’s recent acting credits include the 2023 film Lee and the series The Regime, and she is part of this year’s forthcoming Avatar: Fire and Ash. She has earned an Oscar and two Emmys.
Mirren can be seen opposite Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley in Netflix’s crime movie The Thursday Murder Club, debuting this week. Her recent series work includes 1923 and MobLand. Anders’ previous credits as an actor include 1917 and Lee.
Winslet told 60 Minutes late last year that she continues to feel insecure about her acting, despite her accolades.
“When I was doing Lee, I would sit there, and I would say, ‘This is ridiculous.… I can truly think of at least five other brilliant actresses who would have played this part much better than me. Like a lot better,’” the star said. “And often, I will turn to another crewmember, and I’ll say, ‘They just read the wrong name off the list. I’m telling you, they didn’t mean for me to be here.’”
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