Overview

• Kate Winslet has officially left the Hulu drama series The Spot after creative differences emerged over its evolving direction.
• Insiders say her departure followed shifts in the series’ creative vision, which altered the approach to the lead surgeon character.
• Ed Solomon remains creator and showrunner under a co-production deal between A24, 20th Television, and Hulu.
• Casting has been reopened, with producers in early talks with multiple A-list actresses but no deal yet.
• Filming is still slated to begin in early 2026 once the lead role is secured.