If you don’t already know the name Nia DaCosta, you certainly know her work—including the acclaimed 2021 revival of Candyman and The Marvels. DaCosta’s latest offering, Hedda, reunites her with actress
@tessamaethompson , which reimagines Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler. Her version tells the story through the lens of a biracial Black woman, turning its core love triangle into a queer liaison that helps it resonate on a deeper level in 2025. “The biggest thing the film taps into is female rage—and I think we all need to tap into that right now because it’s a really scary time,” she tells us. In an interview with Bazaar, culture editor
@bybiancabee sits down with the director to discuss her new film and what’s next for her. Head to the link in bio to read more.
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