Zellweger, Spacek Join Julia Cox Directorial Debut
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- A Woman in the Sun will star Renée Zellweger, Sissy Spacek, and Mia Threapleton, marking Julia Cox’s directorial debut.
- Black Bear and Artist Equity are co‑financing the film, with Black Bear set to distribute in North America and the UK and Elevation Pictures covering Canada.
- Renée Zellweger is producing alongside Carmella Casinelli and Kim Roth, with Greg Gertmenian co‑producing; production starts September 2026.
- Julia Cox writer of the Oscar‑nominated “Nyad”, will direct the drama after Black Bear introduced it at Cannes.
- Ben Affleck called the film a “moving, gripping exploration of a complex family dynamic,” and Artists Equity CEO Teddy Schwarzman praised Cox’s transition from writer to director.
Why it matters: Black Bear secures a high‑profile, star‑studded drama for its North American slate, while Julia Cox gains a directorial platform, delivering a new marketable title for Cannes buyers.
