"The Color Purple" Trailer Just Dropped, And These Reactions To It Are Incredibly Heartwarming,"When Fantasia becomes the second <i>American Idol</i> alum to win an Oscar for a movie musical >>>"
“The Color Purple” Trailer Just Dropped, And These Reactions To It Are Incredibly Heartwarming
The Color Purple has returned, and it looks like a glorious new era for the treasured tale.
Warner Bros. Pictures / Via youtube.comShe’s joined by a stellar cast, including Taraji P. Henson as Shug Avery, Colman Domingo as Albert “Mister” Johnson, H.E.R. as Squeak, Corey Hawkins as Harpo Johnson, and newcomer Phylicia Pearl Mpasi as the younger Celie.
Warner Bros. Pictures / Via youtube.comThen there’s Fantasia, who leads the film as the older Celie, and Danielle Brooks, who plays Sofia. They’re both returning to their characters after highly applauded portrayals on Broadway.
Warner Bros. Pictures / Via youtube.comBrooks even scored a Tony nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical in 2016.
Warner Bros. Pictures / Via youtube.comAll this to say, the latest interpretation of the classic story is not just highly anticipated. It’s an opportunity to introduce to a new generation the cherished tale about Black women living in the South during the early 1900s.
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Need proof? Here are a few of the most encouraging reactions to the trailer, proving that The Color Purple is as timely and essential as ever.
The new Color Purple trailer is a visual feast! Excited to introduce this classic to a brand new audience. #TheColorPurple pic.twitter.com/t2suSQ3Pbc
— Najma Sharif (@overdramatique) May 22, [email protected]/Warner Bros. Pictures / Via Twitter: @overdramatique
Halle Bailey is a STAR! The Little Mermaid and now The Color Purple! This is HER year and HER time to shine!
— ????? ? (@MJFINESSELOVER) May 22, [email protected] / Via Twitter: @MJFINESSELOVER
Fill the theaters up for The Little Mermaid. Fill the theaters up for The Color Purple. pic.twitter.com/nvZyVdw43B
— The Moment. (@itsKARY_) May 22, [email protected]_ / Via Twitter: @itsKARY_
Halle getting glowing praise in the little mermaid reviews & the color purple trailer releasing in the same day. That girl is going to be a star pic.twitter.com/sXi9QMNguL
— stoobs (@thejstoobs) May 22, [email protected] / Via Twitter: @thejstoobs
When I tell you I screamed with FANTASIA getting the “AND” credit. I know that’s right COLOR PURPLE musical. pic.twitter.com/amiGLe1hw3
— Rendy Jones (@rendy_jones) May 22, [email protected]_jones / Via Twitter: @rendy_jones
Chills. So ready for Fantasia to bring the fucking house down with her performance. #TheColorPurple https://t.co/aVQVlc3DX2
— Gibson Johns (@gibsonoma) May 22, [email protected] / Via Twitter: @wbpictures
If you’re still not excited about The Color Purple movie musical after that trailer. Let me introduced you to Fantasia’s version of I’m Here pic.twitter.com/nvKuGCUPIY
— Joshua Chenault (@joshuachenault1) May 22, [email protected] / Via Twitter: @joshuachenault1
FANTASIA OSCAR NOMINATION SOON COME. https://t.co/0N8Ze9Io7c
— Lemon Water & Wasabi (@yosoymichael) May 22, [email protected]/Warner Bros. Pictures / Via Twitter: @yosoymichael
Imagine if Fantasia Barrino becomes the second Oscar-winning actress from Season 3 of American Idol! https://t.co/s4EovIDkuX
— Jarett Wieselman (@JarettSays) May 22, 2[email protected]/Warner Bros. Pictures / Via Twitter: @JarettSays
December 25, 2006 (DREAMGIRLS)December 25, 2023 (THE COLOR PURPLE)When Fantasia becomes the second American Idol alum to win an Oscar for a movie musical >>> pic.twitter.com/nYoEysdfek
— Kyle (@onthebulletin) May 22, [email protected]/Warner Bros. Pictures / Via Twitter: @onthebulletin
Me in the theater soon as Fantasia starts singing https://t.co/tHEmy6dzHt pic.twitter.com/RyQ2ilyrVS
— Xay (@hoodopulence) May 22, [email protected]/Warner Bros. Pictures / Via Twitter: @hoodopulence
The new Color Purple trailer is absolutely stunning! So happy there is even more life being breathed into this classic. Amazing work from @Oprah and the entire team. #TheColorPurple pic.twitter.com/wjrJYSHSmj
— Frederick Joseph (@FredTJoseph) May 22, 202[email protected]/Warner Bros. Pictures / Via Twitter: @FredTJoseph
The Color Purple holds the record for the film with the most nominations without a single win! Lost 11 Oscar nominations. Somebody better right that wrong next year . @TheAcademy pic.twitter.com/0ijfw4WRRr
— Mikey the Alien Superstar (@JAMikey32) May 22, [email protected] / Via Twitter: @JAMikey32
Wow, The Color Purple movie trailer! pic.twitter.com/i4U3SpdL3C
— rusty shackleford (@nicryen) May 22, [email protected] / Via Twitter: @nicryen
What we will NOT have is a repeat of how you did the last The Color Purple @TheAcademy pic.twitter.com/PhTBOTZaTa
— I Could’ve Just Sat On In With Massa (@WrittenByHanna) May 22, [email protected] / Via Twitter: @WrittenByHanna
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