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Kate Winslet Says Sexism Squeezed Budget on Her Directorial Debut ‘Goodbye June’ as Netflix Release Nears

She says some crew accepted below-rate pay and describes stepping in to protect her son Joe Anders’ screenplay during development.

Overview

  • In interviews this week, Winslet argues a gendered double standard toward women directors made financing harder and shaped how colleagues addressed her.
  • She says department heads and crew agreed to work for less than their weekly rates because the production could not secure a bigger budget.
  • Winslet explains she took the helm to safeguard Joe Anders’ script once Netflix became involved and began giving notes.
  • She says she tried to recast herself rather than act, produce and direct, but adds Netflix wanted her to stay in the role alongside the ensemble.
  • Goodbye June is playing in select theaters and starts streaming on Netflix on Dec. 24, featuring Helen Mirren, Toni Collette, Andrea Riseborough, Johnny Flynn and Timothy Spall.