THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical - News & Discussion Thread- Page 5
THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical - News & Discussion Thread
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
COLOR PURPLE movie musical currently in development#100
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/7/12
COLOR PURPLE movie musical currently in development#101
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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
COLOR PURPLE movie musical currently in development#102
Posted: 2/1/22 at 11:59am
Taraji P. Henson has been cast as Shug Avery"
Hm.
COLOR PURPLE movie musical currently in development#103
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.
COLOR PURPLE movie musical currently in development#104
Posted: 2/1/22 at 12:07pmiluvtheatertrash 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.
COLOR PURPLE movie musical currently in development#105
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.
COLOR PURPLE movie musical currently in development#106
Posted: 2/1/22 at 12:16pm
Taraji will be fabulous.
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
COLOR PURPLE movie musical currently in development#107
Posted: 2/1/22 at 12:53pm
Was hoping for Janelle Monae, but she will be fabulous.
COLOR PURPLE movie musical currently in development#108
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!
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
COLOR PURPLE movie musical currently in development#109
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.
COLOR PURPLE movie musical currently in development#110
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.
COLOR PURPLE movie musical currently in development#111
Posted: 2/1/22 at 5:09pm
I guess I’m crazy for thinking the reason this movie is even happening was for Cynthia.
COLOR PURPLE movie musical currently in development#112
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.
COLOR PURPLE movie musical currently in development#113
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.
COLOR PURPLE movie musical currently in development#114
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/9/04
COLOR PURPLE movie musical currently in development#115
Posted: 2/1/22 at 9:28pm
The director has only done two features? Hmm...
COLOR PURPLE movie musical currently in development#116
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.
Broadway Star Joined: 8/31/08
COLOR PURPLE movie musical currently in development#117
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.
COLOR PURPLE movie musical currently in development#118
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.
COLOR PURPLE movie musical currently in development#119
Posted: 2/3/22 at 8:44am
i think either fantasia, cynthia, or a newcomer will be playing celie
COLOR PURPLE movie musical currently in development#120
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.
COLOR PURPLE movie musical currently in development#121
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.
COLOR PURPLE movie musical currently in development#122
Posted: 2/3/22 at 12:05pm
Do we think Celie could be played by a Broadway vet like Adrienne Warren or Ariana DeBose?
COLOR PURPLE movie musical currently in development#123
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.
COLOR PURPLE movie musical currently in development#124
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.
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