New Trailer For The Color Purple Movie Musical

There’s a noticeable trend of movies being adapted into musicals and then returning to the big screen.

The Color Purple, in particular, boasts an impressive team both in front of and behind the camera. This should come as no surprise, considering Alice Walker’s Pulitzer-winning 1982 novel and Steven Spielberg’s 1985 film adaptation, which earned 11 Oscar nominations. The musical version also received Tony nominations, building high expectations for the upcoming musical movie adaptation. Take a look at the latest trailer for more insights…

This time, Marcus Gardley has adapted the story (utilizing Marsha Norman’s musical book), which follows Celie’s journey, portrayed by Fantasia Barrino, an African-American woman in the deep South from the early to mid-20th century. Celie faces the daunting task of discovering her identity after enduring years of abuse from her stepfather, husband, and others over four decades.

With Blitz Bazawule as the director and the original film star Oprah Winfrey now one of the producers, the cast includes Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Aunjanue Ellis, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Danielle Brooks, and Halle Bailey. Whether this production continues to attract awards and nominations remains to be seen.

The Color Purple (maintaining the American spelling for its UK release) is scheduled to hit cinemas on January 26, following its Christmas Day release in the United States.