The official trailer for the movie adaptation of the Colour Purple musical has arrived, and it appears primed to harm simply as a lot as ever.
Primarily based on the Tony Award-winning 2005 musical, which is itself based mostly on Alice Walker’s 1982 novel, The Colour Purple follows Celie (Fantasia Barrino), a Black girl within the rural southern U.S. in the course of the early 1900s. In case that mere idea wasn’t sufficient of a touch, take into account this a warning: It might be a musical, however do not anticipate any feel-good Hairspray vibes right here.
The movie additionally stars Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, H.E.R., Corey Hawkins, and Ciara as Celie’s sister Nettie. Phylicia Mpasi performs a younger Celie, whereas The Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey performs a younger Nettie.
The Colour Purple‘s manufacturing staff reunites Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey, and Quincy Jones, who additionally served as producers on the basic 1985 movie of the identical title. Becoming a member of them is Scott Sanders, who produced the stage musical alongside Winfrey and Jones.
The Colour Purple arrives in theatres Dec. 25.
Originally posted 2023-05-23 02:06:56.