Taraji P. Henson Joins H.E.R. in the “Color Purple” Movie Musical

Alice Walker’s acclaimed “The Shade Purple” is being tailored as soon as extra. A long time after Steven Spielberg’s 1985 adaptation acquired accolades, a movie is within the works impressed by the equally lauded stage musical — which initially ran from 2005 to 2008, after which once more from 2015 to 2017. With casting now underway, it has been introduced that the movie will even see the performing debut of H.E.R.

H.E.R. has been forged as aspiring singer Squeak, based on “The Hollywood Reporter.” The position was portrayed by Rae Daybreak Chong within the 1985 movie, and Krisha Marcano within the unique Broadway run. Taraji P. Henson has additionally joined the forged and can play the position of Shug Avery, alongside Corey Hawkins who will painting Harpo.

Slated to direct is “Black Is King” co-director Blitz Bazawule, whereas Oprah Winfrey — whose portrayal of Sofia within the Spielberg adaptation earned her an Oscar nomination — has signed on as a producer. It will be fairly some time earlier than this film musical hits theaters, as the discharge date is at present set for Dec. 20, 2023. Within the meantime, scroll forward to study extra concerning the “Shade Purple” forged.