Daijiworld Media Network - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Dec 21: Hollywood star Kate Winslet has shared the difficulties she faced juggling multiple roles in her directorial debut, Goodbye June, a film written by her son, Joe Anders. Initially, Winslet planned only to star in and produce the movie, but she ultimately took on directing as well.
“I know I’m good at multitasking, but this is too many things,” Winslet told Digi Spy. She admitted she initially tried to recast herself, compiling a list of actors she thought would be perfect for the role. However, Netflix insisted she take the part, and Winslet couldn’t resist joining her talented co-stars.
Goodbye June follows four adult siblings and their father as they navigate family dynamics while their mother, June (played by Helen Mirren), faces serious health challenges. Winslet stars as Julia, one of June’s children. Reflecting on the cast’s process, she said, “We had to really become a family in order to make it feel as real and relatable as possible. You can’t just show up and do the job and go home again.”
The ensemble cast also includes Toni Collette, Johnny Flynn, Andrea Riseborough, Timothy Spall, Stephen Merchant, Fisayo Akinade, Jeremy Swift, and Raza Jaffrey.
Goodbye June is set to premiere on Netflix on December 24, 2025.