8 months ago
Kate Winslet Expands Fisayo Akinade's Role in 'Goodbye June'
Kate Winslet, who is directing her first movie called 'Goodbye June', really liked Fisayo Akinade when they met.
She quickly offered him a part in the film.
At first, the role was small, but as they worked together, she gave him more scenes to act in.
The movie is about a family coming together when their mom, played by Helen Mirren, is very sick.
Fisayo plays a nurse who helps the family.
He says the role is special because it reminds him of his mom, who is a caregiver.
The movie is now on Netflix, and people are talking about how good Fisayo is in it.
Kate Winslet offered Fisayo Akinade a role in 'Goodbye June' after their first meeting.
Akinade's role as Angel, a cancer ward nurse, was expanded during filming due to his performance.
The film is about a family reuniting around their dying matriarch, played by Helen Mirren.
Akinade's portrayal of Angel is a tribute to his mother, who is a caregiver.
The film is now streaming on Netflix after a limited theatrical release.
- Who
- Fisayo Akinade and Kate Winslet
- What
- Kate Winslet expanded Fisayo Akinade's role in her directorial debut 'Goodbye June'
- Where
- The film is set in a hospital and family home, and was filmed in the UK
- When
- The film is released today on Netflix
- Why
- Winslet was impressed with Akinade's talent and wanted to give him a more substantial role
Key facts
- Actor
- Fisayo Akinade
- Director
- Kate Winslet
- Film
- Goodbye June
- Streaming Platform
- Netflix
- Release Date
- Today (limited theatrical run)
- Character
- Angel, a cancer ward nurse
- Co-stars
- Helen Mirren, Toni Collette, Timothy Spall, Johnny Flynn, Andrea Riseborough
- Writer
- Joe Anders (son of Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes)
Quotes
Fisayo Akinade
Fisayo Akinade is an actor known for his stage performances and roles in TV shows like Heartstopper. He is also known for his work in films and his directorial debut, Goodbye June, which streams on Netflix.
“"I said, 'How the fuck does she know who I am?'"”
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“"I thought, 'Jesus. This is a woman I have watched since I was about 12 years old, and she’s just here in the flesh – so warm and lovely and funny and honest.'"”
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Kate Winslet
Kate Winslet is an actress and director known for her roles in films like Titanic and The Reader. She is also the director of the film Goodbye June, which streams on Netflix.
“"Well, listen, I want you to do it. There’s nobody else I’m seeing. I’m not asking anybody else."”
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Palliative care nurse
A palliative care nurse with 30 years of experience in a London hospital.
“"When a patient comes in for end of life care, my first thought is that we have to get it right. We have to make sure this person gets a good goodbye."”
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Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington is an actor and filmmaker known for his roles in films like Training Day and Philadelphia. He is also the father of Malcolm Washington, who directed the film The Piano Lesson.
“"Oh, you. You’re really good.' He pulled me into a bear hug and then sort of jokingly said, 'If you keep going, you can be something special.'"”
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