THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical - News & Discussion Thread- Page 5

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 2/1/22 at 11:53am

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Taraji-P-Henson-to-Star-in-THE-COLOR-PURPLE-Film-as-Shug-Avery-20220201?fbclid=IwAR23XiJMXVr5mcECQa2gQvloYsODqnzE1X-FvT28GEg9F0F9wCDpg3csZdY

Taraji P. Henson has been cast as Shug Avery

[TheGingerBreadMan]

Posted: 2/1/22 at 11:58am

jacobsnchz14 said: "https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Taraji-P-Henson-to-Star-in-THE-COLOR-PURPLE-Film-as-Shug-Avery-20220201?fbclid=IwAR23XiJMXVr5mcECQa2gQvloYsODqnzE1X-FvT28GEg9F0F9wCDpg3csZdY

Taraji P. Henson has been cast as Shug Avery"


I’m not a fan of this casting at all. So many people who feel like better choices to me. 

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 2/1/22 at 11:59am

Taraji P. Henson has been cast as Shug Avery"

Hm. 

 

[Valentina3]

Posted: 2/1/22 at 12:00pm

jacobsnchz14 said: "https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Taraji-P-Henson-to-Star-in-THE-COLOR-PURPLE-Film-as-Shug-Avery-20220201?fbclid=IwAR23XiJMXVr5mcECQa2gQvloYsODqnzE1X-FvT28GEg9F0F9wCDpg3csZdY

Taraji P. Henson has been cast as Shug Avery"

Oh wow. I think she can KILL at this role. She certainly has the glamour, sexuality, vulnerability, and can hold the tune needed. I can't wait to see who they get for Celie.

[broadway86]

Posted: 2/1/22 at 12:07pm

iluvtheatertrash said: "I think Erivo sang the hell out of it. I think Fantasia was better. I just don’t find Erivo’s acting nuanced enough…"

Agreed.

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 2/1/22 at 12:12pm

jacobsnchz14 said: "https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Taraji-P-Henson-to-Star-in-THE-COLOR-PURPLE-Film-as-Shug-Avery-20220201?fbclid=IwAR23XiJMXVr5mcECQa2gQvloYsODqnzE1X-FvT28GEg9F0F9wCDpg3csZdY

Taraji P. Henson has been cast as Shug Avery"

Here’s hoping she can push the (right) buttons.

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 2/1/22 at 12:16pm

Taraji will be fabulous.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 2/1/22 at 12:53pm

Was hoping for Janelle Monae, but she will be fabulous.

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 2/1/22 at 1:55pm

So excited for Taraji. They needed a powerhouse actress for the role, and they got one with her!

[FANtomFollies]

Posted: 2/1/22 at 3:40pm

After seeing her as Ms. Hannigan, this doesn't interest me at all. That performance was one of the most chaotic, unfocused performances I've ever seen. Hopefully she will surprise me, as I have loved her in other projects.

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 2/1/22 at 3:44pm

Regarding her as Hannigan, she was definitely performing for the live audience and thinking of it as theatre. Film and TV is her bread and butter. She'll be in her wheelhouse.

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 2/1/22 at 5:09pm

I guess I’m crazy for thinking the reason this movie is even happening was for Cynthia.

[NOWaWarning]

Posted: 2/1/22 at 5:41pm

Taraji seems like such “duh” casting now, I can’t believe it didn’t occur to me before. I don’t really think her Hannigan is relevant other than it revealed that she has a good voice. She’s an incredible and respected film actress, a name, and is the right age and type for Shug.

I do wonder what is up with the casting of Celie. If it was Erivo, you’d think that deal would be long made and announced. Maybe she chose to do Wicked instead and now they’re having to look elsewhere.

[BroadwayNYC2]

Posted: 2/1/22 at 6:57pm

Not sure if I see it, I assumed she was cast as Sofia when  I saw the headline. More than willing to be proven wrong. 

[teddy1996]

Posted: 2/1/22 at 8:48pm

taraji p henson is an amazing actress and i think she will do a great job as shug. she has the sassiness, appeal and vulnerability of shug. and i would also love to see anika noni rose as nettie and jill scott as sophia

[Borstalboy]

Posted: 2/1/22 at 9:28pm

The director has only done two features?  Hmm...

[ACL2006]

Posted: 2/1/22 at 10:02pm

Well goes my hope that this will be a good movie. Doesn't even appear like they're talking to Erivo.

[singer234]

Posted: 2/2/22 at 7:35am

I always thought it would be Cynthia, but looking at the situation closer, I can’t imagine why she would want to be a part of this movie. After everything that happened with Ben Platt “overstaying his welcome” as Evan (yes, I know the age factor played a big role), plus Wicked coming up, I imagine Cynthia would be ready to leave The Color Purple as part of her past.

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 2/2/22 at 1:47pm

This Thursday, ABC will air a special called Soul of a Nation: Screen Queens Rising, about Black actresses in America, and, apparently, Oprah will announce casting for The Color Purple. I'm guessing we'll hear about Celie then.

[teddy1996]

Posted: 2/3/22 at 8:44am

i think either fantasia, cynthia, or a newcomer will be playing celie

[ACL2006]

Posted: 2/3/22 at 11:35am

I'm guessing Celie will be played by a newcomer. otherwise why bother with a special televised announcement if it's Erivo or Fantasia.

[SomeOtherMe]

Posted: 2/3/22 at 11:44am

ACL2006 said: "I'm guessing Celie will be played by a newcomer. otherwise why bother with a special televised announcement if it's Erivo or Fantasia."

Yeah, I'd agree with this. Also, Celie is such a good showcase for a talent that it honestly would feel a bit lazy to give it to someone who's already played it, imo. Let someone up and coming give it a try and make a new star.

[PattiBeanieHeatherFan]

Posted: 2/3/22 at 12:05pm

Do we think Celie could be played by a Broadway vet like Adrienne Warren or Ariana DeBose?

[bdn223]

Posted: 2/3/22 at 12:47pm

PattiBeanieHeatherFan said: "Do we think Celie could be played by a Broadway vet like Adrienne Warren or Ariana DeBose?"

The fact that is is going to be announced on ABC, which is Disney owned, and they are also simultaneously running an Oscar campaign for Ariana DeBose...I feel like this seems likely at this point. Going from a star making performance in West Side Story to being the star of The Color Purple seems like a great narrative that marketing teams might think up.

[bdn223]

Posted: 2/3/22 at 12:47pm

PattiBeanieHeatherFan said: "Do we think Celie could be played by a Broadway vet like Adrienne Warren or Ariana DeBose?"

The fact that is is going to be announced on ABC, which is Disney owned, and they are also simultaneously running an Oscar campaign for Ariana DeBose...I feel like this seems likely at this point. Going from a star making performance in West Side Story to being the star of The Color Purple seems like a great narrative that marketing teams might think up.