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The Color Purple (2023) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The film stars Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and Fantasia Barrino in her film debut. Brooks and Barrino reprise their roles from the productions of the stage musical.
The Color Purple: Directed by Blitz Bazawule. With Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo. A woman faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.
- Blitz Bazawule
- 2 min
- Blitz Bazawule
- Resource Writer
- Halle Bailey
- Deon Cole as Alfonso. Deon Cole plays Alfonso, Celie and Nettie’s stepfather. He is violent with both of his daughters, but Celie is the only one he sexually assaults.
- David Alan Grier as Rev. Samuel Avery. David Alan Grier plays Rev. Samuel Avery, a minister who adopts Celie’s biological children, Olivia and Adam, along with his wife, Corrine.
- Louis Gossett Jr. as Ol' Mister Johnson. plays Ol’ Mister Johnson, Mister’s father. More principled than his son, he disapproves of his son’s affairs and leaves in disgust when he hears that Shug has three illegitimate children.
- Jon Batiste as Grady. Jon Batiste plays Grady, Shug’s husband. Though he is loving and not violent, he is an unabashed womanizer who spends his money irresponsibly.
Jan 3, 2024 · The movie’s cast is star-studded—and Oprah has thoughts. The original film adaptation of The Color Purple had a legendary ensemble cast, including Whoopi Goldberg as Celie, Danny Glover as Mister, Rae Dawn Chong as Squeak, Lawrence Fishburne as Swain, and, of course, Oprah as Sofia.
- cassie.hurwitz@hearst.com
- 2 min
- Associate Editor
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Oct 19, 2023 · "The Color Purple" opens in theaters Dec. 25, 2023. Who is in the cast of the new 'Color Purple'? Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson and H.E.R. star as leading...
Jul 21, 2023 · The cast features Fantasia Taylor as Celie, Colman Domingo as Mister, Taraji P. Henson as Shug Avery, Danielle Brooks as Sofia, Halle Bailey as Nettie, Corey Hawkins as Harpo, and H.E.R. as...
