The Color Purple | Official Trailer
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Published 2023-05-22
Warner Bros. Pictures invites you to experience the extraordinary sisterhood of three women who share one unbreakable bond in “The Color Purple.” This bold new take on the beloved classic is directed by Blitz Bazawule (“Black Is King,” “The Burial of Kojo”) and produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders and Quincy Jones.
“The Color Purple” stars Taraji P. Henson (“What Men Want,” “Hidden Figures”), Danielle Brooks (“Peacemaker,” “Orange Is the New Black”), Colman Domingo (“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “Fear the Walking Dead”), Corey Hawkins (“In the Heights,” “BlacKkKlansman”), H.E.R. (“Judas and the Black Messiah,” “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration”), Halle Bailey (“The Little Mermaid,” “Grown-ish”), Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (“King Richard,” “If Beale Street Could Talk”), and Fantasia Barrino (in her major motion picture debut).
The screenplay is by Marcus Gardley (“Maid,” “The Chi”), based on the novel by Alice Walker and based on the musical stage play, book (of the musical stage play) by Marsha Norman, music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray. The executive producers Alice Walker, Rebecca Walker, Kristie Macosko Krieger, Carla Gardini, Mara Jacobs, Adam Fell, Courtenay Valenti, Sheila Walcott and Michael Beugg.
Joining director Bazawule behind the camera are director of photography Dan Laustsen (“John Wick: Chapter 4,” “The Shape of Water”), production designer Paul Denham Austerberry (“The Flash,” “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse”) and editor Jon Poll (“Bombshell,” “The Greatest Showman”). The choreographer is Fatima Robinson (“Coming 2 America,” “Dreamgirls”) and the costumes are designed by Francine Jamison-Tanchuck (“Emancipation,” “One Night in Miami…”). The music supervisors are Jordan Carroll (“The Greatest Showman,” “Godfather of Harlem”) and Morgan Rhodes (“Space Jam: A New Legacy,” “Selma”); the music is by Kris Bowers (“King Richard,” “Green Book”); and the executive music producers are Nick Baxter (“Babylon,” “CODA”), Stephen Bray (“Respect,” “Juanita”) and Blitz Bazawule.
Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Harpo Films Production, an Amblin Entertainment Production, a Scott Sanders Production/a QJP Production, “The Color Purple.” It will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures and is set to open in theaters in North America on December 25, 2023 and internationally beginning 18 January 2024.
All Comments (21)
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FYI: this is NOT a remake of the original movie, it is an adaptation of the tony award winning broadway musical version. the musical is much more closer to the book than the original movie. the musical is vastly different from the original so there is nothing to worry about. this movie will be its own thing. this new version and the original are two completely different movies. both can co-exist without diminishing the other. i think this movie will be amazing and i have no doubt in my mind that it will be a huge success
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Halle Bailey literally went from singing songs at home on YouTube with her sister, to starring in two of the biggest movies of the year. How incredible, what a gorgeous cast of black excellence. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾👏🏾
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The whole cast lineup is amazing, but tbh I'm mainly excited to hear Fantasia sing again. I got emotional just hearing her sing in this trailer.
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nothing can replace the original film. thinking of different parts of it could make me cry on the spot. i watch that movie and bawlllll and bawlllll damn i love that movie
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Whew. The way Fantasias voice came in, the eyes welled up and my goosebumps raised. She should have won a TONY for her portrayal and she better not get robbed for her Oscar.
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Fantasia having her full-circle moment! She totally deserves it! Love her!!
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Saw this movie today. Didn’t even know Fantasia could act. This was a phenomenal take/musical. They did an outstanding job. I loved it so much.
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I just got home from watching this movie. Amazing, and I can't wait to see it again. Nice to see Fantasia in this. Always loved her singing.
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I’m over here freaking out. I hope this movie gives my girl Fantasia all the praise and recognition she’s been so deserving of for so long. Can’t wait.
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If Fantasia don't sing!!! I remember when she performed this song at the Tony Awards. One of my favorites of hers ever 🤗🙏🏾
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Fantasia had me crying all through the film. She is a phenomenal singer and actress. Her voice seems a little deeper and just as incredible as ever. I love her so much. I pray she wins an Oscar. She so deserves it 🙏🏽
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I mean... Fantasia is just gold... She deserves the world, I feel like I'll cry like a baby on the theater
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God I hope they give Fantasia room to shine in this movie, she's got the potential to give an Oscar worthy performance here. If this movie is as good as this trailer implies, I expect nothing short of perfection from her. She has the talent and the voice and charisma to pull it off.
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I never thought i would see Fantasia step back into this iconic role! I’m seeing this for this ensemble
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Wow…that was THE best movie I’ve seen. Period. Not usually a big fan of musicals, but the music in this was brilliant. I’m astonished that it hasn’t garnered more award nominations. And this isn’t a black thing: I’m a 64-year-old white Aussie and it was just the best thing I’ve seen in years.
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Fantasia's vocals just gives me, the chills. What a very anointing voice, she has. && they have all the best actors and actresses, in this movie. I'm so excited and I can't wait to see it!!
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People were so worried about Halle playing Ariel... Meanwhile, she snuck an entire movie in without us even knowing! 😂 I love you Halle! ❤
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I pray that this opens the doors of super stardom for Fantasia. She deserves it, she's worked so hard and I want the best for her
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Fantasia and Halle are the nation's best singers right now. They have the soulfulness of Whitney Houston. I'm glad seeing Halle getting so much work and lighting up the screen with her divine presence. And Fantasia has been so underrated - she is The Voice. 👑🙏🏻❤
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I saw this on broadway in 2004 with the original cast and all I remember is standing up and clapping and crying for miss ceelie bc she made it!!!
