Kate Winslet stars in a feature-length episode of the female-led anthology series I AM… — GeekTyrant

Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet (titanic, Mare by Easttown) has signed on to star in a feature-length episode of the female-led drama anthology series, I am…. Winslet will perform with her daughter, Mia Threapleton I am Ruthnamed after its main character, further cast and narrative details to follow.

Created, written and directed by a BAFTA-winning filmmaker Dominik Savage (The escape) the stories for each film were developed in a creative partnership with the main cast using semi-impromptu dialogue. “The series of distinctive standalone films explores the experience of women in moments that are emotionally raw, thought-provoking and personal.”

The cast for the series’ first season included Vicky McClure (i am nicola), Gemma Chan (I’m hanna) and Samantha Morton (I’m Kirsty), which was BAFTA-nominated for her performance. Season 2 with Suranne Jones (mr jack), also BAFTA nominated for i am victoriaLetitia Wright (Black panther, top boy) to the I’m Danielle and Lesley Manville (phantom thread) in I am Mary.

Savage said of Winslet joining the project:

“It is my great honor to work and collaborate with Kate Winslet on this first film in the new series of I am for Channel 4. Kate is such a legend, such an incredible and sublime acting talent and I can’t wait to start filming this unique and important story we created together.”

Filming Winslet’s episode of I am… should start later this month.