Nicholas Pinnock (For Life) has closed a deal to join the new film ‘Hedda’ from MGM’s Orion Pictures. While details to his role haven’t been disclosed, he joins an ensemble that also includes Tessa Thompson, Callum Turner, Nina Hoss, and Eve Hewson, as previously announced.

An epic reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s famed 1891 stage play Hedda Gabler, Hedda will be directed by Nia DaCosta (Candyman, Little Woods), who also wrote the script. Pic’s producers are Plan B, DaCosta, Gabrielle Nadig, and Thompson via Viva Maude. Michael Constable will exec produce alongside Kishori Rajan for Viva Maude.

Best known stateside for leading ABC’s legal drama For Life, Pinnock currently stars on Canal+’s series Django and has also appeared on shows like Top Boy (Netflix/Channel 4) and Marcella (ITV/Netflix). The actor will next be seen in Legendary’s The Book of Clarence and the limited series This Town for BBC. He is repped by CAA, Independent Talent Group in the UK, Silver Lining Entertainment and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.