Will Kate Winslet Step In For Too Sick Winona?

Posted Friday, August 24, 2001 at 3:47 PM Central

by Heather Koehler

Winona Ryder was admitted to a British hospital last week and released, but her stomach ailment has made her sick enough to walk away from her recent project, 'Lily And The Secret Planting.'

The movie's producer, Sarah Radcliffe, says they approached Kate Winslet's agent as soon as they heard Wynona was unable to finish the film. "She would be just perfect for the role." The offer comes soon after Kate appeared flaunting a tiny, new figure (she's lost 50 pounds).

Although Ms. Winslet hasn't accepted the role yet, she is checking to see if she can add the movie to her schedule.