Kate Winslet is poised to make her feature film directorial debut with the upcoming Netflix family drama, Goodbye June.

In addition to directing, Winslet will also produce and star in the film, which boasts an impressive cast, including Toni Collette, Johnny Flynn, Andrea Riseborough, Timothy Spall, and Helen Mirren.

Notably, Winslet’s son, Joe Anders, has penned the screenplay, and her longtime producer will co-produce the project.

Netflix describes Goodbye June as a heartwarming yet humorous drama that follows a fractured group of siblings as they come together under challenging circumstances.

Set in present-day England, production is slated to begin soon across the UK. The announcement has generated buzz on Reddit, with fans expressing excitement about the star-studded cast and Winslet’s foray into directing.

One user commented, “The cast is stacked: Helen Mirren, Toni Collette, Andrea Riseborough.”

Another fan noted, “Cool, for some reason I thought she already did some directing. Surprised she hasn’t done it sooner.”, reports the Mirror.

However, not everyone is thrilled, with one user stating, “Excited for her but I wish it wasn’t for Netflix.”

Winslet’s latest project comes on the heels of her success in the biographical war drama film Lee, which received critical acclaim and became Sky UK’s highest-grossing original film

The film has been a hit with fans, earning a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Kate’s stellar performance in the film earned her nominations for Best Actress at both the Golden Globe Awards and AACTA International Awards.

Furthermore, Lee was nominated by BAFTA for Outstanding British Film.

Kate is demonstrating her versatility in the industry, making her directorial debut and stepping into the role of producer for the first time with Lee.

A release date for Goodbye June is yet to be revealed. Lee is available to watch on NOW TV