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Modern Reimagining of 'Hedda' Sparks Intense Drama

Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR

Tessa Thompson stars in Nia DaCosta's vibrant adaptation of Hedda Gabler, set in 1950s England, featuring a mixed-race Hedda navigating societal expectations, ambition, and manipulation during a single intense day at a lavish estate, with notable alterations to the classic play and a focus on race and gender dynamics.

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Tessa Thompson Shines in Nia DaCosta’s Modern ‘Hedda’ Adaptation

Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian

Nia DaCosta's adaptation of Hedda Gabler transposes the classic play to 1950s England, blending melodrama, gender and racial themes, with Tessa Thompson as Hedda in a decadent setting, exploring complex relationships and societal issues in a stylized, intense narrative.

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