Kate Winslet Recounts Funny Moments on Set of The Regime That Left Her Breathless
Kate Winslet shared that her experience working on The Regime involved a scene with heavy improvisation that left her breathless. The acclaimed actress, known for her serious roles, had a great time filming a funny scene in Episode 5 of this limited series. Titled All Ye Faithful, this episode is a fan favorite due to Winslet’s impeccable comedy timing as she portrays the Chancellor of an unnamed Central European nation.
In an unusual turn of events, Winslet found herself in a hilariously improvised scene that had her laughing uncontrollably during filming. Playing Chancellor Elena Vernham, she and her love interest, Herbert Zubak, seek the help of a dream therapist played by Julia Davis. The impromptu nature of the scene led to a cascade of laughter. Read on to discover more about this memorable moment.
Spontaneous Fun in Episode 5 of The Regime
In this episode, Chancellor Elena Vernham and Herbert Zubak visit a dream therapist portrayed by Julia Davis. The therapist’s quirky interpretation of Herbert’s nightmare added an entertaining twist to the scene.
“Actual pee. Actual pee down the inside of my thigh. I’m sorry to share that,” Winslet chuckled, recalling the hilarious moment. “It was so funny. I couldn’t stop laughing. That was the only part we truly improvised. We just went with it,” shared Kate Winslet.
Executive producer and writer Will Tracy confessed he was captivated by Julia Davis’s performance in the dream therapy scenes. “I thought she [Julia Davis] could have had a recurring role in every episode,” he admitted. “It would have been a clever device to track their relationship progression.”
Kate Winslet on Developing a Flirtatious Character Voice
Winslet also opened up about creating a flirty voice for her character in The Regime. The Oscar-winning actress experimented with this voice by leaving playful voicemails for the show’s producers.
She mentioned trying out the voice on the executive producers of The Regime, Jessica Hobbs and Stephen Frears, before incorporating it into her performance. While initially awkward, Winslet found that the voice added depth and heightened the character’s charm and the show’s appeal.
Moreover, Winslet discussed the series finale, where Chancellor Vernham unexpectedly regains control of her fictional country amidst a civil war by parting ways with Herbert and siding with the US. The finale was a mix of unexpected humor and tragedy that resonated with viewers. All six episodes of The Regime are now available for streaming on Max.
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