The Star-Studded “The Color Purple” Cast Vs. The 1985 Original Film’s Cast
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The Star-Studded “The Color Purple” Cast Vs. The 1985 Original Film’s Cast
On Monday, the first trailer dropped for the highly anticipated musical adaptation of The Color Purple. The film, which is based on the acclaimed Broadway musical and revival of the same name, will be released in theaters on Dec. 25.
To honor the legendary film and the new musical adaptation, here are the actors and their 1985 counterparts.
Celie
Shug Avery
Sofia
Albert “Mister” Johnson
Young Nettie and Celie
Squeak
Grady
These are just a few of the many notable actors in the new film. There’s also Ciara as an older Nettie, Corey Hawkins as Harpo Johnson, and David Alan Grier as Rev. Samuel Avery, among many others. You can read more about the upcoming film here.