Archive · 24 Dec 2025
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'
- When
- The film is released today on Netflix
- Where
- The film is set in a hospital and family home, and was filmed in the UK
- Why
- Winslet was impressed with Akinade's talent and wanted to give him a more substantial role
- 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)