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Kate Winslet on Reuniting With Hugh Grant on 'The Regime' 29 Years After 'Sense and Sensibility' (Exclusive)

Their new show premieres on HBO on March 3.

Talking with ET's Rachel Smith from the New York City premiere of the show, the iconic Titanic actress, 48, said she was elated to get the opportunity to reconnect with an old friend and co-star. The HBO show -- which follows Winslet as a chancellor of an unnamed European country -- also stars Raising Hope alum Martha Plimpton and To Leslie Oscar nominee Andrea Riseborough. While Winslet said that getting to play a charismatic and fun role was incredibly important, she also wanted to make sure she was surrounded by a strong cast that could bring a community feel to the set.

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