Zellweger, Spacek to Lead 'A Woman in the Sun' From First-Time Director Julia Cox

Overview

• Black Bear and Artists Equity announced Friday a feature titled A Woman in the Sun starring Renée Zellweger, Sissy Spacek, and Mia Threapleton.
• Julia Cox, known for writing Nyad, will write and direct the film in her debut as a director.
• The partners will co-finance the project, with Black Bear set to release it in North America and the U.K., and Elevation Pictures handling Canada.
• Production is planned for September 2026, and Black Bear will present the package to international buyers at the Cannes market.
• The story follows Claire Keating, a Nantucket bartender whose life shifts when her mother falls ill and her daughter returns home.