First look: Kate Winslet stars in Sky’s The Regime
David Farnor | On 22, Dec 2023
“It is time to show the world precisely what we are worth…” That’s the sound of Kate Winslet stepping into the corridors of power in The Regime, Sky’s new political drama.
The six-part series, written by Will Tracy and directed by Stephen Frears and Jessica Hobbs, tells the story of one year within the walls of the palace of a modern European regime as it begins to unravel.
Winslet stars as the chancellor leading with a ruthless smile. She’s joined by Matthias Schoenaerts, Guillaume Gallienne, Andrea Riseborough, Martha Plimpton and Hugh Grant.
The executive producers are Will Tracy, who also serves as showrunner and writer, Frank Rich, Tracey Seaward, Kate Winslet, Stephen Frears and Jessica Hobbs. The writers include Seth Reiss, Sarah DeLappe, Gary Shteyngart and Jen Spyra.
The series premieres on Sky Atlantic and NOW in 2024. Watch this space for a release date. Until then, here’s the trailer: