Hedda (2025 film)
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| Directed by | Nia DaCosta |
| Screenplay by | Nia DaCosta |
| Based on | Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen |
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| Cinematography | Sean Bobbitt |
| Edited by | Jacob Secher Schulsinger |
| Music by | Hildur Guðnadóttir |
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| Distributed by | Amazon MGM Studios |
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Running time | 107 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Hedda is an upcoming American drama film written and directed by Nia DaCosta, based on the play Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen. Tessa Thompson stars in the title role and is a producer on the film, with Imogen Poots, Tom Bateman, Nicholas Pinnock, and Nina Hoss in supporting roles.
The film will have its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival in September 2025. It is scheduled to be released in select theaters in the United States on October 22, 2025, before streaming on Amazon Prime Video on October 29.
Cast
- Tessa Thompson as Hedda Gabler
- Imogen Poots as Thea Clifton
- Tom Bateman as George Tesman
- Nicholas Pinnock as Judge Roland Brack
- Nina Hoss as Eileen Lovborg
- Finbar Lynch as Professor Greenwood
- Mirren Mack as Tabitha Greenwood
- Jamael Westman as David
- Saffron Hocking as Jane Ji
- Kathryn Hunter as Bertie
Production
It was announced in July 2022 that Nia DaCosta was writing and directing a reimagination of Henrik Ibsen's play.[2] In April 2023, Tessa Thompson, who had previously starred in DaCosta's directorial debut film Little Woods, was cast to star in the film, and will also serve as a producer.[3] In June, Eve Hewson, Callum Turner, Nina Hoss and Nicholas Pinnock were added to the cast.[4][5][6] In January 2024, Imogen Poots, Tom Bateman, Finbar Lynch, Mirren Mack, Jamael Westman, and Saffron Hocking joined the cast of the film.[7]
Pre-production commenced in November 2023. Principal photography began in the United Kingdom by January 2024.[8][7]
Release
Hedda will have its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.[9] The film is set to be released in select theaters in the United States on October 22, 2025, before streaming on Amazon Prime Video on October 29.[10][1]
References
- ^ a b "Hedda". Amazon MGM Studios. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
- ^ Jackson, Angelique (July 7, 2022). "Nia DaCosta to Write, Direct Feature Adaptation of Hedda Gabler for MGM's Orion Pictures, Plan B (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (April 14, 2023). "Tessa Thompson to Lead Hedda, Nia DaCosta's Reimagining of Hedda Gabler for MGM's Orion, Plan B (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (June 5, 2023). "Eve Hewson Joins Tessa Thompson In Nia DaCosta's Hedda For Orion & Plan B". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (June 9, 2023). "Callum Turner Joins Tessa Thompson in Nia DaCosta's Hedda Gabler Movie". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (June 14, 2023). "Társ Nina Hoss & For Lifes Nicholas Pinnock Join Orion Pictures' Hedda". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ a b Grobar, Matt (January 8, 2024). "Orion Pictures' 'Hedda' Adds Imogen Poots & Five Others". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ UK-based productions paused due to US strikes
- ^ D’Alessandro, Anthony (June 26, 2025). "TIFF Adds Five World Premieres: Nia DaCosta's 'Hedda', Steven Soderbergh's 'The Christopers', Alejandro Amenábar's 'The Captive' & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
- ^ Booth, Ned (June 26, 2025). "TIFF 2025 Announces Nia CaCosta's 'Hedda,' Steven Soderbergh's 'The Christophers' & More As Official Selections For Its 50th Edition". The Playlist. Retrieved June 26, 2025.