Tessa Thompson on becoming a very different Hedda Gabler: ‘People say she’s terrible – but I feel protective of her’

<p>The classic Ibsen play led by one of theatre’s most complicated (slash repulsive slash endearing) female characters has been reimagined by filmmaker Nia DaCosta, with the breakout star of ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ in the titular role. Both women, along with actor Nina Hoss, speak to Annabel Nugent about replicating the story’s classic beats with a modern twist</p>