Renée Zellweger Spotted Filming on Nantucket Island
Academy Award-winning actress Renée Zellweger was spotted on Nantucket on Thursday shooting scenes across the island for her new film, “A Woman in the Sun.” The production brings a multi-generational storyline to local locations including Sconset Beach and downtown businesses.
The island production is directed by Julia Cox and co-stars fellow Oscar winner Sissy Spacek alongside Mia Threapleton, the Cape Cod Times reported. Zellweger also serves as a co-producer on the project.
Filming Locations Across Nantucket
Production crews have set up across multiple spots on the island. Zellweger was spotted at a local Stop & Shop as filming got underway, according to the Cape Cod Times report. Additional shooting locations include Sconset Beach, the Summer House, downtown bars, and the Steamship Authority terminal.
The film follows a middle-class Nantucket bartender named Claire Keating. Her life takes an unexpected turn when her mother falls sick and her daughter returns home.
Behind the Production
Zellweger’s production banner, Big Picture Co., is backing the project. The actress pointed to the script’s distinct qualities when discussing the partnership before cameras rolled.
“The script is a storytelling treasure, and Julia’s instincts set her apart as an emerging filmmaker. We can’t wait to get started,” Zellweger told Variety before production began.”
“Championing promising filmmakers like Julia has been central to Big Picture Co’s mission since day one, and we’re thrilled to be part of this very special project and the team who will help realize Julia’s vision,” she told Variety.
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