The cast of the 2023 movie adaptation of ‘The Color Purple’ emphasized the importance of retelling the classic story in a new way at the London premiere. Stars including Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, and Danielle Brooks discussed the film’s impact and their experiences. Brooks and Henson were highlighted as standout performers vying for recognition in a competitive supporting actress race. The movie, described as rousing and deeply moving, features standout performances from Barrino, Domingo, and Brooks. The director and Barrino also discussed their trepidation and ultimate persuasion to be involved in the adaptation. Barrino, who plays Celie, explained the character's personal significance to her as a bullied child.
At the London premiere of a new musical film adaptation of ‘The Color Purple,’ the story of two Black American teenage sisters in the American South during the early 1900s, the cast said it was important to retell the classic story in a new way https://t.co/p0zGsixyPk https://t.co/9uuadX4mVq
‘The Color Purple’s Taraji P. Henson, director Blitz Bazawule, Fantasia Barrino and Danielle Brooks at #DeadlineContenders Film: Los Angeles (WATCH) ‘The Color Purple’ director Blitz Bazawule & Fantasia Barrino on helping the traumatized Celie find her voice: “anyone who writes… https://t.co/EAZNjYO0aD https://t.co/FE0K2Z5pGm
Fantasia Barrino, who plays Celie in the new musical version of "The Color Purple," explains why the character meant so much to her as a bullied child. https://t.co/rJvATYI6hy
The cast of the 2023 movie adaptation of ‘The Color Purple’ said it was important for them to retell the classic story in a new way, as they walked the red carpet for the London premiere https://t.co/hvjbsR2HAY https://t.co/d3GiLAms8v
At the London premiere of a new musical film adaptation of ‘The Color Purple,’ the story of two Black American teenage sisters in the American South during the early 1900s, the cast said it was important to retell the classic story in a new way https://t.co/hvjbsR29Lq https://t.co/TFjqQXLeFQ
The cast of the 2023 movie adaptation of ‘The Color Purple’ said it was important for them to retell the classic story in a new way, as they walked the red carpet for the London premiere https://t.co/p0zGsixyPk https://t.co/GUDsPN5T06
Fantasia Barrino and director Blitz Bazawule discuss their trepidation to touch 'The Color Purple' again, and what ultimately persuaded them. https://t.co/z0I3vKyV6J
The Color Purple is a rousing, entertaining, and deeply moving adaptation of the Bway musical with standout perfs from Fantasia Barrino, Rustin star Colman Dolmingo (double Oscar threat) and Danielle Brooks as Sofia, which earned Oprah Winfrey a supporting Oscar nom back in 1986.
Danielle Brooks and Taraji P. Henson, standout performers from Blitz Bazawule’s "The Color Purple" movie musical, are vying for recognition in a fiercely competitive supporting actress race. https://t.co/ZTulo66CzT
A Tale of Two 'Color Purple' Supporting Actress Contenders, and Who Can Get Nominated https://t.co/ZTulo66CzT
(WATCH) Danielle Brooks on the “full circle moment” of being in ‘The Color Purple’ movie musical adaptation #DeadlineContenders https://t.co/qXBWj4MJJe
Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo and Danielle Brooks were among the stars of #TheColorPurple who cited the divine as they spoke about the film’s impact https://t.co/4nQwfRnBE4