Filming on The Color Purple Has Officially Wrapped

Posted By: Hija Chang on July 22, 2022

The cast shared final on-set memories from the upcoming project, which Oprah is co-producing.

BY ELENA NICOLAOU AND CASSIE HURWITZ PUBLISHED: JUL 18, 2022

The latest evolution of The Color Purple story is coming to the big screen in 2023: Oprah is joining forces with Steven Spielberg, Quincy Jones, and Scott Sanders to bring The Color Purple musical�which premiered on Broadway in 2005�to life. �To reinvent the movie at this time is to reinvent a phenomenon,� says Oprah.

The cast and crew includes a wealth of talented actors and singers, from Taraji P. Henson to H.E.R. to Jon Batiste.

In July 2022, the cast officially wrapped filming�and several of those involved took to Instagram to reflect on their wonderful experience.

Blitz Bazawule, the director of the film (who also helmed Beyonc�s Black Is King), thanked everyone involved�including Lady O�and said, �I have no doubt we have created something special and can't wait to share with the world.� Oprah herself commented to confirm: �It�s Gonna be SPECTACULAR�for sure!�

See Director�s Comments:
https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/a...
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