Cannes: Renée Zellweger, Sissy Spacek and Mia Threapleton to Star in ‘A Woman in the Sun’

Black Bear and Artist Equity to co-finance the drama, 'Nyad' writer Julia Cox's directorial debut

By Angelique Jackson

Angelique Jackson

Latest

• Cannes: Renée Zellweger, Sissy Spacek and Mia Threapleton to Star in ‘A Woman in the Sun’ 52 minutes ago
• ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Director on Reuniting the OG Cast and Why He Won’t Say ‘Never’ to a Threequel 7 hours ago
• ‘Housemaid’ Author Freida McFadden’s Next Thriller ‘The Divorce’ Lands at Studiocanal 1 day ago

Oscar winners Renée Zellweger and Sissy Spacek will star with rising talent Mia Threapleton in “A Woman in the Sun.” Black Bear and Artist Equity have partnered with Zellweger’s Big Picture Co. on the drama, which marks the directorial debut of “Nyad” writer Julia Cox. Black Bear will introduce the project to international buyers at Cannes.

Zellweger is producing the project alongside Carmella Casinelli (for Big Picture Co.) and Kim Roth, with Greg Gertmenian co-producing. Production is slated to begin in September 2026.

Related Stories

Michael Jackson’s Nephew Slams Media Ahead of ‘Michael’ Biopic Release: ‘Can’t Wait ‘Till Some Critics Have to Eat Crow’