Tessa Thompson, star of Nia DaCosta’s Hedda, will receive the Spotlight Tribute at the 35th Annual Gotham Film Awards Ceremony, for her performance in the film.
Thompson also serves as a producer on the film.
A reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s classic play, Hedda follows enigmatic newlywed Hedda (Thompson), who is outwardly composed but hiding a simmering discontent that threatens to explode when the brilliant and charismatic Eileen Lovborg (Nina Hoss) reenters her life. Over the course of a raucous party, the high and low of society endure the consequences of this dangerous and unknowable woman yearning for a past love. What ensues is a ruthless game of manipulation, where lust, jealousy, and betrayal collide. Written and directed by Nia DaCosta, Hedda is a daring exploration of power, desire, and a woman’s refusal to be confined.
“Tessa’s performance is both fearless and revelatory – an interpretation that deepens one of dramatic literature’s most complex characters and brings her into new focus for the audience that we represent here at The Gothams,” said Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gotham Film & Media Institute. “We are thrilled to honor Tessa with the Spotlight Tribute and celebrate her extraordinary work in bringing Hedda to life with such depth and nuance. Throughout her remarkable career, she has remained committed to bold, transformative storytelling.”
Hedda, which premiered at Toronto International Film Festival, will be released in theaters starting on October 22 before streaming on Amazon Prime Video on October 29. The film also stars Nina Hoss, Imogen Poots, Tom Bateman, and Nicholas Pinnock.
The Spotlight Tribute was presented last year to Zendaya for her performance in Challengers.
Winners of the 35th Annual Gotham Film Awards will be honored at the awards ceremony on December 1, 2025.
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