Netflix Near $15M+ ‘Passing’ Deal; Rebecca Hall-Helmed Sundance Drama With Tessa Thompson & Ruth Negga
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deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: Netflix is nearing a deal to acquire worldwide rights to Passing, the Rebecca Hall-directed and scripted drama that stars Tessa Thompson, Ruth Negga, Andre Holland, and Alexander Skarsgard.
Sources said the deal will land just north of $15 million.The drama is about two African-American women who can “pass” as white, and who choose to live on opposite sides of the color line in 1929 New York.
The drama is a compelling exploration of racial and gender identity, performance, obsession and repression. Passing competed in the U.S.
Drama Competition.Along with CODA, it was the most eagerly awaited acquisition title to hit Sundance, and with this deal, it does not disappoint.Pic is produced by Forest Whitaker, Nina Yang Bongiovi, and
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