Cannes: Renée Zellweger, Sissy Spacek and Mia Threapleton to Star in ‘A Woman in the Sun’

Home Film Markets & Festivals May 8, 2026 2:08pm PT Cannes: Renée Zellweger, Sissy Spacek and Mia Threapleton to Star in ‘A Woman in the Sun’ Black Bear and Artist Equity to co-finance the drama, 'Nyad' writer Julia Cox's directorial debut By Angelique Jackson Plus Icon Angelique Jackson angelique814 Latest Cannes: Renée Zellweger, Sissy Spacek and Mia Threapleton to Star in ‘A Woman in the Sun’ 22 minutes ago ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Director on Reuniting the OG Cast and Why He Won’t Say ‘Never’ to a Threequel 6 hours ago Malcolm D. Lee’s Blackmaled Productions Launches ‘Love & Laughs’ Initiative With Tribeca Studios and Universal (EXCLUSIVE) 2 days ago See All Zellweger and Threapleton: Getty / Spacek: Lynne Brubaker / Cox: Luke Fontana Oscar winners Renée Zellweger and Sissy Spacek will star with rising talent Mia Threapleton in “A Woman in the Sun.” Black Bear and Artist Equity have partnered with Zellweger’s Big Picture Co. on the drama, which marks the directorial debut of “Nyad” writer Julia Cox. Black Bear will introduce the project to international buyers at Cannes. Zellweger is producing the project alongside Carmella Casinelli (for Big Picture Co.) and Kim Roth, with Greg Gertmenian co-producing. Production is slated to begin in September 2026. Related Stories White House Slams Mark Hamill as 'Sick Individual' After 'Star Wars' Actor Posts Image of Donald Trump Dead