The important reason why Nia DaCosta cast Tessa Thompson in her thrilling update of Hedda

Hedda stars Thompson in the titular role, alongside Tom Bateman as George and Nina Hoss as Eileen. DaCosta, who also wrote ...

Actress Tessa Thompson on playing the lead in Nia DaCosta’s film, ‘Hedda’

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with actress Tessa Thompson and director Nia DaCosta about overlaying Henrik Ibsen’s timeless 1890 play “Hedda Gabler” onto 1950s England.

‘Hedda’ Review: Nia DaCosta and Tessa Thompson Are A-Hedda the Game in Tantalizing Drama

The director and star are perfectly attuned in this breathless and tantalizing update of Henrik Ibsen’s classic play ...