The Latest News On "The Color Purple" Movie Starring Taraji P. Henson, H.E.R., And Halle Bailey
Based on the 1982 book by Alice Walker, The Color Purple follows Celie, an African American teen raised in Georgia in the 1900s. Paralyzed by the concepts and abuse forced on her, Celie dreams of reuniting with her sister Nettie in Africa and narrates her life through letters to God. The first trailer for the film (which hits theaters this Christmas, FYI) just dropped, so keep reading for everything you need to know.
What is The Color Purple mainly about?
The Color Purple focusses on growth and identity as Celie discovers her independence in the face of oppression and abuse.
Who stars in The Color Purple?
The cast for the film is amazing! We'll see Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Halle Bailey, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Fantasia Barrino star. Oprah Winfrey, who starred in the 1985 adaptation of the novel, is producing.
When can I see the movie?
The Color Purple is currently scheduled to premiere on December 25, 2023 in theaters.
Does Halle Bailey have music in The Color Purple?
Yes, Halle Bailey recorded new music for The Color Purple! In a pre-strike interview with Cosmopolitan, Halle explains why these new roles in The Little Mermaid and The Color Purple mean so much to her. "I consider myself a musician, a singer, first, so this [acting] world is kind of new for me," she says. "I feel like I'm able to paint a beautiful picture of a character that's lived in my heart for a long time. With The Color Purple, I was more than excited to join, especially hearing that it would be a beautiful musical adaptation where I get to incorporate my love of music — I actually got to write an original song for the film as well, so I just can't wait because it's a combination of all the things that I love."
David Alan Grier also talks about how the producers on the film brought in contemporary composers to write additional songs for the film in an interview with The Talk. "They wanted to expand it, also bring in a younger audience," he says. "I thought it was a great choice."
How old was Celie in The Color Purple?
Celie is 14 at the beginning of The Color Purple, which is set in 1909. By the end of the story, in 1947, she's 52 years old.
Is The Color Purple a true story?
The Color Purple is not a true story. But, even though the story is fictional and the characters might not have really lived, the world in which Alice Walker sets the novel was *very* real. A lot of the plot and the topics covered, like assault, violence, and substance abuse, affected people in the early 1900s — and still affect people today.
Check Out The Poster For The Film
Image via Warner Bros.
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