For her duel powerhouse performances in The Reader and Revolutionary Road, Kate Winslet won just about every major film award going, including the Oscar, BAFTA, SAG and two Golden Globes. Yet, there is still one coveted acting award not sitting in her trophy cabinet: the Emmy award. However now that casting is complete on her new HBO miniseries “Mildred Pierce” further accolades, including the Emmy, are more than likely forthcoming.

Adapted from James M. Cain’s novel, this Depression set drama tells the story of Mildred Pierce (Winslet), a middle-class single mother of two, working as a waitress to make ends meet and struggling to earn her eldest daughter Veda’s love. Joining Winslet in director Todd Hayes’ (Far from Heaven) five-part miniseries are Evan Rachel Wood, who will play Mildred’s bitchy, scheming daughter Veda and Guy Pearce as the heroine’s wealthy playboy love interest. Rounding out the cast are recent Oscar nominee Melissa Leo as Mildred’s BFF Ida, Brian F. O’Byrne as her ex-husband Bert and James LeGros, a business partner of his.

HBO’s forthcoming adaption is not the first of Cain’s novel, having previously been adapted into a star-vehicle for Joan Crawford, who went on to win the Best Actress Oscar for her performance. With filming scheduled to begin on location in New York in April, this is sure to be an awards magnet for all involved.