Passing (film)
Passing is an upcoming drama film written and directed by Rebecca Hall, based on the novel of the same name by Nella Larsen.
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| Directed by | Rebecca Hall |
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| Screenplay by | Rebecca Hall |
| Based on | Passing by Nella Larsen |
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| Cinematography | Eduard Grau |
| Edited by | Sabine Hoffman |
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| Language | English |
Premise
Mixed race childhood friends reunite in adulthood and become obsessed with one another's lives.
Cast
- Tessa Thompson as Irene Redfield
- Ruth Negga as Clare Kendry
- André Holland as Brian Redfield
- Alexander Skarsgård as John
Production
It was announced in August 2018 that Rebecca Hall would be making her directorial debut on the adaptation of the Nella Larsen novel, with Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga set to star in the lead roles.[1] Hall had begun writing the film upon reflecting on her own family's history. Thompson stated that the film would be shot in black and white.[2] André Holland was cast in October 2019.[3] In November 2019, Alexander Skarsgård joined the cast of the film.[4]
Filming began in November 2019.[5]
References
- N'Duka, Amanda (August 6, 2018). "Rebecca Hall To Make Directorial Debut With 'Passing'; Tessa Thompson & Ruth Negga Star In Adaptation Of 1920s Novel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
- Geschwind, Max (December 3, 2018). "Tessa Thompson on Working With First-Time Directors: "I'm Happy to Get Them as Early as Possible"". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
- N'Duka, Amanda (October 22, 2019). "'Moonlight' Actor André Holland Joins 'Passing' Adaptation From Rebecca Hall". Deadline. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
- Wiseman, Andreas (November 13, 2019). "Alexander Skarsgård, Endeavor Content, Film4 Join Rebecca Hall Directorial Debut 'Passing', Shoot Underway On Feminist Civil Rights Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
- Welch, Rebecca (October 30, 2019). "Another Newly Announced HBO Max Show Has Started Casting". Backstage. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
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