Hedda (upcoming film) explained

Hedda
Director:Nia DaCosta
Screenplay:Nia DaCosta
Music:Hildur Guðnadóttir
Cinematography:Sean Bobbitt
Editing:Jacob Secher Schulsinger
Distributor:Amazon MGM Studios
Language:English
Country:United States

Hedda is an upcoming American drama film written and directed by Nia DaCosta, based on the play Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen.

Cast

Production

It was announced in July 2022 that Nia DaCosta was writing and directing a reimagination of Henrik Ibsen's play.[1] In April 2023, Tessa Thompson was cast to star in the film, and will also serve as a producer.[2] In June, Eve Hewson, Callum Turner, Nina Hoss and Nicholas Pinnock were added to the cast.[3] [4] [5] In January 2024, Imogen Poots, Tom Bateman, Finbar Lynch, Mirren Mack, Jamael Westman, and Saffron Hocking joined the cast of the film.[6]

Pre-production commenced in November 2023. Principal photography began in the United Kingdom by January 2024.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jackson . Angelique . Nia DaCosta to Write, Direct Feature Adaptation of Hedda Gabler for MGM's Orion Pictures, Plan B (EXCLUSIVE) . . 14 June 2023 . July 7, 2022.
  2. Web site: Ritman . Alex . Tessa Thompson to Lead Hedda, Nia DaCosta's Reimagining of Hedda Gabler for MGM's Orion, Plan B (Exclusive) . . 14 June 2023 . April 14, 2023.
  3. Web site: Grobar . Matt . Eve Hewson Joins Tessa Thompson In Nia DaCosta's Hedda For Orion & Plan B . . 14 June 2023 . June 5, 2023.
  4. Web site: Galuppo . Mia . Callum Turner Joins Tessa Thompson in Nia DaCosta's Hedda Gabler Movie . . 14 June 2023 . June 9, 2023.
  5. Web site: Grobar . Matt . Társ Nina Hoss & For Lifes Nicholas Pinnock Join Orion Pictures' Hedda . . 14 June 2023 . June 14, 2023.
  6. Web site: Orion Pictures' 'Hedda' Adds Imogen Poots & Five Others. Deadline Hollywood. Matt. Grobar. January 8, 2024. January 8, 2024.
  7. https://www.theknowledgeonline.com/the-knowledge-bulletin/post/2023/08/29/uk-based-productions-paused-due-to-sag-afta-strike- UK-based productions paused due to US strikes