#07. Mildred Pierce
Director/Writer: Todd Haynes
Producers: Christine Vachon
Distributor: Rights Available.
The Gist: This is a mini-series adaptation of James M. Cain’s classic noir novel Mildred Pierce, with Kate Winslet taking on the role that Joan Crawford played in the 1945 film. This is about a woman struggling to survive the depression and protect her daughter amidst a complex set of betrayals and even murder. ….(more)
Cast: Kate Winslet
Why is it on the list?: When the project was announced, I started thinking of the Far From Heaven melodrama type, and when Kate Winslet’s name is tossed around I think of her in Revolutionary Road. Other than Pedro, there is no better director out there directing women.
Release Date/Status?:The project is still listed as in development but this should logically go into production midway this year, I’ll try and bump into Haynes at Sundance where he is showing his 2nd breakout film after Supserstar in Poison.
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