The Regime is a satirical drama that will chronicle a year inside the palace of a modern European regime.
Winslet will star as the regime's leader, a power-hungry dictator who is fearful of losing control. The series will also star Hugh Grant, Matthias Schoenaerts, Guillaume Gallienne, and Andrea Riseborough.
The Regime is written and executive produced by Will Tracy, who is known for his work on Succession and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.
The series is directed by Stephen Frears, who is known for his films Dangerous Liaisons and The Queen.
The Regime is produced by HBO and The New York Times. The series is scheduled to premiere in 2024.
Winslet is a two-time Academy Award winner and has won numerous other awards for her work.
Grant is a Golden Globe winner and has been nominated for several Academy Awards. Schoenaerts is a Belgian actor who has won several awards for his work.
The Regime is the third HBO original series that Winslet has starred in. She previously starred in Mildred Pierce and Mare of Easttown. The series is the latest in a line of satirical dramas from HBO. Other recent examples include Veep and Succession.
The Regime is a timely series that explores the dangers of power and the importance of democracy. It is sure to be a provocative and thought-provoking series.