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Tessa Thompson’s Hedda Opens in Select U.S. Theaters as DaCosta’s Ibsen Rework Draws Awards Buzz

Nia DaCosta’s reimagining centers a queer, women-led triangle in 1950s England.

Overview

  • The release rolls out with select U.S. cinemas from October 22, U.K. theaters on October 24, and Prime Video streaming on October 29.
  • DaCosta transposes Ibsen’s play to midcentury England and condenses the drama into a single, high-society party night.
  • The Lovborg role is reimagined as Eileen, played by Nina Hoss, shifting the narrative toward a trio of women navigating power and status.
  • Early reviews single out Thompson’s performance as a career highlight that positions her in the Best Actress conversation.
  • Written and directed by DaCosta, the film reflects her long-standing collaboration with Thompson and features Imogen Poots and Tom Bateman in a tightly staged ensemble.