News Sundance: ‘Passing’ star Tessa Thompson says her role ‘terrified me every day’ January 30, 2021 David Oliver, USA TODAY Comments Off on Sundance: ‘Passing’ star Tessa Thompson says her role ‘terrified me every day’ "Passing" premiered Saturday night at Sundance Film Festival. It stars Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga, and marks Rebecca Hall's directorial debut.