The Color Purple: A Musical Extravaganza
A musical extravaganza version of The Color Purple is coming to a movie theater near you this Christmas! Warner Bros. Pictures invites you to experience the extraordinary sisterhood of three women who share one unbreakable bond in this silver-screen adaptation.
This bold new take on the beloved classic is directed by Blitz Bazawule, a multi-medium artist whose breakout first feature is the highly acclaimed The Burial of Kojo. Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders, and Quincy Jones teamed up to produce this one!
It’s becoming quite a trend for Hollywood to take productions that have received much attention on stages around the world and adapt them for cinematic release. The productions are attracting the likes of big Hollywood hitters and tend to portray less censored versions of their original stories.
The Color Purple stars Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson from The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, SAG Award winner and Tony Award nominee Danielle Brooks, Tony nominee and Emmy Award winner Colman Domingo of Euphoria, Tony Award nominee Corey Hawkins of In the Heights, Oscar- and Grammy-winning artist H.E.R., Grammy nominee Halle Bailey from The Little Mermaid, Oscar nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Grammy-winning artist Fantasia Barrino in her major motion picture debut.
Phew! What an all-star studded cast!
The screenplay is written by acclaimed playwright Marcus Gardley, who won a WGA Award for Maid. His script for this musical extravaganza is based on the novel by Alice Walker of the same name and based on the musical stage play.
Warner Bros., Harpo Films, Amblin Entertainment, and Scott Sanders Productions/ QJP Productions teamed up to bring audiences this stunning and incredibly important story, slated for opening day across North America on December 25, 2023. A further worldwide release will then follow on January 18, 2024.
The queer undertones present in the original novel are said to be much more present in this screen adaptation of the musical. We are waiting for this one to hit our screens with excitement and anticipation.
Meanwhile, check out the trailer below!
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Featured Image: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures.
