Tessa Thompson stars in HEDDA, a modern twist on Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler, premiering at TIFF and streaming on Prime Video October 29.
🎬 First Look At HEDDA: Tessa Thompson’s Powerful Transformation
Amazon MGM Studios has unveiled the first official look at HEDDA, and Tessa Thompson is giving haunting, magnetic energy in the lead role.
This bold new take on Henrik Ibsen’s classic play Hedda Gabler comes from acclaimed filmmaker Nia DaCosta, who reimagines the iconic story through a modern lens—with intensity, depth, and razor-sharp emotion.
📅 Release Date & Where To Watch
- World Premiere: Toronto International Film Festival 2025
- Streaming Debut: October 29, 2025
- Where To Watch: Prime Video (globally)
🎭 What Is HEDDA About?
In this provocative adaptation, Tessa Thompson plays Hedda, a woman caught in the emotional wreckage between the ghost of a past love and the stifling reality of her present.
Over the course of a single, turbulent night, long-buried feelings and secrets rise to the surface—triggering an explosive unraveling of control, desire, and betrayal.
This modern HEDDA isn’t just a retelling.
It’s a psychological storm wrapped in elegance and tension, showcasing a version of the classic that speaks loudly to today’s audience.
🌟 Cast & Creative Team
- Hedda: Tessa Thompson
- Also Starring: Imogen Poots, Tom Bateman, Nicholas Pinnock, Nina Hoss
- Writer/Director: Nia DaCosta (Candyman, The Marvels)
- Based on: Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen
- Producers: Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Gabrielle Nadig, Nia DaCosta, Tessa Thompson
💥 Why HEDDA Is a Must-Watch
- Tessa Thompson in one of her most gripping roles to date
- A fresh, emotionally charged retelling of a literary classic
- From Nia DaCosta, one of the most visionary directors working today
- Premiering at TIFF, a major Oscar launchpad
- Streaming worldwide on Prime Video this fall
Frens, stay tuned—I’ll be sharing more updates on this exciting project as soon as new details drop.
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