'Hedda' Movie Cast Delves Into Complex Characters

Director Nia DaCosta's latest film 'Hedda' is an adaptation of the 19th-century play 'Hedda Gabler'. The project challenged her to explore the perspective of Black women in the narrative, likening the experience to creating a 'self-insert fanfiction'.

Director Nia DaCosta is venturing into new cinematic territory with her film 'Hedda', a fresh adaptation of the renowned 19th-century play 'Hedda Gabler'.

DaCosta describes her approach to the film as crafting a 'self-insert fanfiction', challenging herself to imagine the narrative through her own experience as well as that of other Black women.

With a 2025 release planned, the film promises to bring a new perspective to the complex characters initially introduced in the classic play.

(With inputs from agencies.)