Alice Walker's acclaimed novel "The Color Purple" is being adapted once more. Decades after Steven Spielberg's 1985 adaptation received accolades, a film inspired by the similarly lauded stage musical - which originally ran from 2005 to 2008, then again from 2015 to 2017 - is in the works.
After announcing the film would star H.E.R. in her first major acting role as aspiring singer Squeak, other major cast additions followed. Stars like Taraji P. Henson, playing the role of Shug Avery, and Corey Hawkins, portraying Harpo, were previously announced, and on Feb. 3, during an "ABC News" special, Oprah Winfrey unveiled the official lineup of lead actors in the adaptation: Danielle Brooks, Halle Bailey, Fantasia Taylor, and Colman Domingo.
Brooks is set to play Sofia, whom she also portrayed on Broadway from 2015 to 2017. In addition, Taylor is reprising her role as Celie after making her Broadway debut in the role in 2007. Bailey has been cast as young Nettie, and Domingo will play Mister.
On March 18, Essence revealed even more names joining the cast, including Deon Cole, Louis Gossett Jr., David Alan Grier, Tamela Mann, Stephen Hill, and newcomer Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, who will play young Celie. Entertainment Weekly reported that Ciara has also joined the cast to play the adult version of Bailey's character.
Other actors in the cast include "King Richard" star Aunjanue Ellis, "The Dropout"'s Elizabeth Marvel, and Jon Batiste for his acting debut. Deadline also reported that Terrence J. Smith, Tiffany Elle Burgess, and Aba Arthur have been added to the ever-growing cast.
"Black Is King" codirector Blitz Bazawule will direct the musical movie, while Winfrey - whose portrayal of Sofia in the Spielberg adaptation earned her an Oscar nomination - is on board as a producer. The release is set for Dec. 20, 2023, and production is already underway. In the meantime, keep reading ahead to learn more about the "The Color Purple" cast.
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