The upcoming American 2023 film The Color Purple is filmed in several places, including Atlanta, Jekyll Island, Macon, and Georgia, USA.
The Color Purple is an upcoming musical drama film directed by Blitz Bazawule and written by Marcus Gardley. It is based on the stage musical of the same title which is based on the 1982 novel written by Alice Walker of the same title.
The Color Purple is the second movie adaptation of the novel by Walker. The first film adoption of the novel was the 1985 film of the same name. Steven Spielberg directed the 1985 film.
Filming for the movie The Color Purple started in March 2022 and it was filmed at Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island from March 16 to March 25. Filming ended in July 2022 and the movie will be released on December 25, 2023. It was originally supposed to be released on December 20, 2023, but it switched release dates with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
What is The Color Purple about?
The Color Purple is a film that is based on a book by Alice Walker and a Broadway play. The story revolves around Cecile, a girl from rural Georgia, who suffers physical, sexual, and emotional torture. Cecile writes letters to God describing how she struggles with her life.
The film also follows the stories of Cecile's sister Nettie, her husband's mistress Shug, and Sofia, the ex-wife of Cecile's stepson. These women are held together by their love for each other, and their stories explore how this love shapes their lives.
Who is in the cast of The Color Purple?
Here is the cast list of The Color Purple:
Halle Bailey as Nettie
Taraji P. Henson as Shug Avery
Colman Domingo as Mister
Corey Hawkins as Harpo
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Mama
Elizabeth Marvel as Miss Millie
Louis Gossett Jr. as Old Mister
Stephen Hill as Buster
David Alan Grier as Rev. Avery
Danielle Brooks as Sofia
Ciara as Adult Nettie
Deon Cole as Alfonso
H.E.R. as Squeak
Fantasia Barrino as Celie
Jon Batiste as Grady
Tamela J. Mann as First Lady
Charles Green as Mayor
Phylicia Pearl Mpasi as Young Celie
FAQs
A. The Color Purple will be released on December 25, 2023.
A. Fantasia Barrino played the role of Celie in The Color Purple 2023.
A. The novel The Color Purple was published in 1982, and after just two years of its release, in 1984, a parent in Oakland, California, filed a petition to have the book removed from the school curriculum. The book was criticized for its bold depiction of sensitive topics.
A. Halle Bailey played the role of Nettie in The Color Purple.
