#Nia DaCosta
Nia DaCosta Will Write and Direct “Hedda Gabler” Adaptation
From caped crusaders to Henrik Ibsen, Nia DaCosta is building an eclectic filmography. Following her history-making success at the box office with horror pic “Candyman” and ahead of her...
Nia DaCosta to Helm Ta-Nehisi Coates Adaptation “The Water Dancer”
Nia DaCosta has another high profile project in the pipeline. The “Little Woods” breakout dropped a spiritual sequel to “Candyman” last year and is currently in...
“Candyman’s” Nia DaCosta Makes History as First Black Woman Director to Open Pic at Top of Domestic B.O.
Nia DaCosta is adding another milestone to her résumé. She became the first Black woman filmmaker to open a movie at No. 1 at the domestic box office with her latest project,...
Nia DaCosta Will Direct “Captain Marvel 2”
The search for “Captain Marvel’s” director has come to a close. Nia DaCosta has landed the coveted gig and will steer the next installment of the Brie Larson-led franchise....
Trailer Watch: Nia DaCosta Brings Back “Candyman”
An urban legend racks up a body count in a new trailer for “Candyman.” Described as a “spiritual sequel” to the 1992 pic of the same name, Nia DaCosta’s latest sees an...
Nia DaCosta to Direct “Sleeping with the Enemy” Reboot for Fox Searchlight
Nia DaCosta is breathing new life into another ’90s pic. Late last year it was announced that the “Little Woods” writer-director would helm a “spiritual sequel” to...
Trailer Watch: Tessa Thompson and Lily James Are Desperate and Broke in “Little Woods”
“Everything’s a mess and I’m always the one who has to clean it up,” says Tessa Thompson in the first trailer for “Little Woods.” The well-received Tribeca pic...
Nia DaCosta to Direct “Candyman” Sequel
Nia DaCosta is following up modern-day Western “Little Woods” with a horror pic. The writer-director has signed on to helm a “spiritual sequel” to “Candyman,”...
Tribeca Winner “Little Woods” Lands Distribution, Tessa Thompson and Lily James Star
Nia DaCosta’s feature directorial debut has secured North American distribution. Neon acquired the rights to the Tribeca winner, The Hollywood Reporter confirms.Tessa Thompson and Lily James...