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Netflix just acquired the rights to Rebecca Hallâs
Passing, which premiered at this yearâs Sundance Film Festival. The film centers around racial passing and is based on a 1929 novel by Nella Larson. When it comes to directing such a sensitive film, the producers of
Passing were initially hesitant to hand the reins over to Rebecca Hall. However, those attached quickly found themselves surprised at just how perfect of a choice the English actress-turned-director was for the upcoming Tessa Thompson movie.
In a recent interview Nina Yang Bongiovi, a producer for
Passing, shared the surprising story that ultimately led to Rebecca Hall making her directorial debut: