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teddy1996 said: "i am beyond upset that they cut african homeland. it is literally one of the most beautiful and important songs in the whole musical. we could have had such an amazing sequence with great choreography plus halle and fantasia singing together. such a major missed opportunity."

If you've seen the stage version, I'm not sure African Homeland works in film version because it condenses a large amount of time into one song. It's also the only t

BwayLB said: "^ But I thought Hudson left sorely to ready herself for Hairspray Live."

Hudson left in May, Hairspray was in December.  She announced her departure before the noms but the theory was that she knew she wouldn't be nominated and that the show was just using her.  - https://slate.com/human-interest/2016/05/jennifer-hudson-accused-the-color-purple-of-using-her-for-her-fame.html 

 

ACL2006 said: "teddy1996 said: "taraji p henson said at cinemacon that she was actually approached to do the broadway show but she punked out. she wanted to do the movie because it’s a one and done deal."

Curious if they wanted her over Hudson or if they were looking to have her replace Hudson?"

Tichina Arnold also auditioned for the role and didn't get it - you can find her audition online. I think they just wanted a big name

Ke3 said: "fbueller said: "Gold909 said: "i do wonder this too… Celie is the perfect Oscar role. Cynthia’s path for an Oscar could be harder since she passed on The Color Purple"

Why did Cynthia pass? This is a he role of a lifetime!"

She would've been up for Wicked around the same time casting was happening for this. She and Ariana have also been in London preparing for that film since spring of last year.