Published by Shawn Adler for MTV Movie Blogs:
Given that he’s the most popular and successful director of all time, not many people would have the chutzpah to re-make a Steven Spielberg classic, let alone one that was nominated for eleven Academy Awards.
But, then, Oprah Winfrey ain’t exactly most people, Fantasia Barrino told MTV News, revealing that a movie adaptation of “The Color Purple” musical was in the works.
“That’s going to happen and I’m going to do it,” the former “Idol” champ said, smiling broadly.
Fantasia just ended her run as Celie in the popular show, a role made famous twenty years ago by then up and coming actress Whoopi Goldberg. Celie’s return can wait one more year, Fantasia teased, insisting that before she can commit to the flick, she has to go off and make some of her own music first.
Fantasia just ended her run as Celie in the popular show, a role made famous twenty years ago by then up and coming actress Whoopi Goldberg. Celie’s return can wait one more year, Fantasia teased, insisting that before she can commit to the flick, she has to go off and make some of her own music first.
“We haven’t started yet because I’m going to work on my album. I think it’s fair that I committed myself, and promised that after I finish going on a tour, I’ll be ready to come back and commit myself to Miss Celie again,” Fantasia explained. “I miss my music”
So impressed with her command of the role, Oprah & Co. are going to wait for Fantasia to be ready before moving ahead with the movie to musical to movie musical adaptation, the singer beamed.
So impressed with her command of the role, Oprah & Co. are going to wait for Fantasia to be ready before moving ahead with the movie to musical to movie musical adaptation, the singer beamed.
“They’re going to work with me. They don’t have to [but] that’s a favor,” Fantasia said. “Working with someone like Miss Oprah who’s so talented and amazing - It’s a blessing.”
The movie musical will be the third big budget adaptation of the popular work about the struggles of a young, black girl in early 20th century America. Celie began life in the novel by Alice Walker.
The movie musical will be the third big budget adaptation of the popular work about the struggles of a young, black girl in early 20th century America. Celie began life in the novel by Alice Walker.
What do you think of re-filming the story, this time as a musical, a la “The Producers” and “Hairspray”? Is Fantasia worth the wait? Sound off below.
I don't know y'all. The original Color Purple movie was such a great film that I think it can't be touched, but maybe because this will be like a musical it would be a little different. I mean I did love the new Hair Spray musical version better than it's original so who knows what this will do. We shall see.
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me personally, i think the movie is fine as is....like the old adage says....if it aint broke, don't fix it...& there's nothing wrong with that movie not saying that the musical isnt good & the actors aren't gread but seriously who can make you feel the pain Sophia felt when she was huffin & swinging through them bushes to state that line that is known by all...
"You told Harpo to beat me, All my life I had to fight. I had to fight my daddy. I had to fight my uncles. I had to fight my brothers. A girl child ain't safe in a family of men, but I ain't never thought I'd have to fight in my own house!...I loves Harpo, God knows I do. But I'll kill him dead 'fo I let him beat me."
But if they do go ahead & recreate it they should get J.Hud 2 play Sophia, Lauren London 2 play Squeak, Vanessa Williams 2 play Shug, Samuel L. Jackson 2 play Mista & thats about all I can think of now bcz I dont wanna take up space BUT i'll gladly tell you my cast later
She fit that role and look perfectly
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