"Kate Winslet's Intensive Preparation and Comic Brilliance in 'The Regime'"

Kate Winslet discusses her role as Chancellor Elena Vernham in the upcoming HBO miniseries "The Regime," a satirical dramedy about an autocratic government. Winslet's preparation involved consulting a neuroscientist and psychotherapist to understand trauma and its impact on behavior. She describes the character as a tragic figure with deep-seated issues, and the role as a challenging yet ultimately fun endeavor. The show premieres on March 3 and will air weekly on HBO and Max.