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Tessa Thompson Celebrates Representation in Film at BFI

10/14/2025

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Tessa Thompson Talks

Tessa Thompson spoke at BFI London Film Festival about her career, Marvel roles, and Hedda, an adaptation of Hedda Gabler.
Thompson described Chris Hemsworth as 'a muscular baby' and praised Taika Waititi, calling him 'a huge infant'.
She expressed excitement about challenging roles and emphasized the importance of representation in film.
Hedda will be released in U.S. theaters on October 22 and stream on Amazon Prime Video starting October 29.

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Tessa Thompson Advocates

Tessa Thompson, the actress, speaking at the BFI London Film Festival, emphasized excitement for challenging roles and representation.
She described Chris Hemsworth as 'a muscular baby,' reflecting on their collaborative experiences.
Chris Hemsworth is filming Subversion in Brisbane, portraying a former naval commander.
He maintains a strict training regimen, eating eight to ten meals daily.
Netflix is expanding the Extraction franchise with Extraction: Taigo, set to start production in October 2025, with Hemsworth set to reprise his role in a third Extraction film.

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Extraction Franchise Expands

Netflix expands the Extraction franchise with a spin-off titled 'Extraction: Taigo,' starring Lee Jin-wook and Ma Dong-seok, Korean actors, directed by Lee Sang-yong, with production starting in October 2025 and a plot about rescuing a kidnapped colleague.
Chris Hemsworth will reprise Tyler Rake in a third Extraction film.
Idris Elba, the actor from Extraction 2, is expected to have a significant role, deepening the narrative and challenging Rake.

History

Historical Context

Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler" premiered in 1890, reflecting societal constraints and female agency. The play quickly gained international acclaim, with its first British performance occurring in 1891. Over the years, it has inspired numerous adaptations, including Nia DaCosta's upcoming film in 2025, showcasing its enduring relevance and the evolution of storytelling in contemporary theater and film.

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Tessa Thompson Talks

Tessa Thompson spoke at BFI London Film Festival about her career, Marvel roles, and Hedda, an adaptation of Hedda Gabler.
Thompson described Chris Hemsworth as 'a muscular baby' and praised Taika Waititi, calling him 'a huge infant'.
She expressed excitement about challenging roles and emphasized the importance of representation in film.
Hedda will be released in U.S. theaters on October 22 and stream on Amazon Prime Video starting October 29.

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