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Fantasia And Danielle Brooks To Play Celie And Sofia In ‘The Color Purple’ Movie
The Color Purple is being rebooted and the cast has been announced. Fantasia and Danielle brooks will star in the movie adaptation. According to Variety, Both actors reprise their respective roles from the stage musical, where Taylor made her Broadway debut as Celie in 2007 following her “American Idol” win, and Brooks earned a Tony Award nomination for her portrayal of Sofia in the 2015 revival.
Danielle recalls the moment she got cast over a ZOOM call with Oprah Winfrey.
“I am here representing all things purple to tell you that you are our Sofia,” Winfrey said in the recording. “I’m so happy to pass whatever baton from 35 — almost 40 — years ago to you. And I know you’re gonna kill it.”
“My heart is so full,” a teary Brooks replied. “I’m going to make you so proud.”
“You already have,” Winfrey responded. “I wanted to be the one to tell you because you know I have such love for her, this character, everything she represents, and everything she brought to my life. And what I’m hoping is that she does the same thing for you.”
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