Irene Redfield (played by Tessa Thompson) is a protagonist in Passing.
A light-skinned Black woman living in Harlem, married to a doctor. She reunites with her childhood friend Clare, becomes increasingly uncomfortable with Clare's intrusion into her life, and is ultimately implicated in Clare's fatal fall from a window. Hugh Wentworth (played by Bill Camp) appears in Passing.
A novelist and Irene's friend. Irene reveals Clare's secret to him, who appears less impressed by Clare's charm compared to others in their social circle. Felise (played by Antoinette Crowe-Legacy) appears in Passing.
Irene's visibly Black friend who hosts a Christmas party at her apartment. Irene shops with her, leading to a tense encounter with John.
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Characters
Irene Redfield
(played by Tessa Thompson) — protagonist
A light-skinned Black woman living in Harlem, married to a doctor. She reunites with her childhood friend Clare, becomes increasingly uncomfortable with Clare's intrusion into her life, and is ultimat...
Hugh Wentworth
(played by Bill Camp) — supporting
A novelist and Irene's friend. Irene reveals Clare's secret to him, who appears less impressed by Clare's charm compared to others in their social circle.
Felise
(played by Antoinette Crowe-Legacy) — supporting
Irene's visibly Black friend who hosts a Christmas party at her apartment. Irene shops with her, leading to a tense encounter with John.
