Arrr, Kate Winslet be tellin' tales of filmin' naughty scenes with a matey who aimed to give her a fright!
2024-03-30
Arrr mateys! Kate Winslet be chattin' about filmin' "absurd" seafarin' scenes with her shipmate Matthias Schoenaerts in the new political satire tale "The Regime." Aye, ye can bet there be plenty o' shenanigans and tomfoolery on the high seas!
Kate Winslet, in a 17th-century pirate tongue, spilled the beans on filming some "absurd" intimate scenes for her new show "The Regime." In this political satire miniseries on HBO, the 48-year-old actress portrayed Chancellor Elena Vernham, the despot ruler of a made-up European land. As her iron-fisted reign crumbled, Elena took Herbert Zubak (Matthias Schoenaerts), a disgraced soldier, as her new confidant, sparking a twisted love affair.Winslet quipped that the raunchy scenes with Schoenaerts were a hoot, so much so that the cinematographer and makeup artist had to skedaddle due to incessant laughter. The "Titanic" star emphasized that the show is satire, where nothing makes sense, prompting laughter all around.She reminisced about the passionate yet volatile love scenes between Elena and Herbert, with one instance involving a no-biting rule. Despite having intimacy coordinators on set, Winslet and Schoenaerts, who previously played lovers in "A Little Chaos," had a solid bond, making the scenes flow smoothly.Schoenaerts revealed that he didn't hold back during violent scenes or confrontations with Hugh Grant's character, expressing the thrill of scaring his fellow actors. Winslet, who last graced the small screen in "Mare of Easttown," relished the chance to dive into humor after a string of serious projects.Moreover, the UK native lauded the show for spotlighting a multifaceted female protagonist, reflecting on the evolving landscape for women in the creative realm. "The Regime" on HBO offers a comedic escapade, filled with laughter, improvisation, and a breath of fresh air from Winslet's usual repertoire.Winslet's take on her character, who faces sycophantic yes-men, diverged from her own life, where she navigates uneasy fan interactions due to her celebrity status. "The Regime" airs on HBO and is available for streaming on MAX, promising a whimsical journey through the absurd world of political satire.