Oprah ultimately chose Danielle Brooks for the role of Sofia after seeing her perform in the Broadway production.
Lesbian-inclusive 'Color Purple' doesn't need Oscars' approval
The Color Purple, directed by Steven Spielberg, was a critically acclaimed and commercially successful film that received multiple Oscar nominations but did not win any.
The original film faced controversy for its negative depictions of Black men, but others defended it as portraying the harsh realities of poor Black women's lives.
Oprah Explained Why She Decided Against Casting Beyonce Or Rihanna In "The Color Purple"
Oprah ultimately chose Danielle Brooks for the role of Sofia after seeing her perform in the Broadway production.
Lesbian-inclusive 'Color Purple' doesn't need Oscars' approval
The Color Purple, directed by Steven Spielberg, was a critically acclaimed and commercially successful film that received multiple Oscar nominations but did not win any.
The original film faced controversy for its negative depictions of Black men, but others defended it as portraying the harsh realities of poor Black women's lives.