Oprah Winfrey’s new adaption of The Color Purple Musical recently made news with the addition of stars like Taraji P. Henson, H.E.R and King Richard’s Aunjanue Ellis joining Fantasia Barrino. According to Blackfilmandtv.com, the highly anticipated production is also being praised for its willingness to highlight the next generation of Black Hollywood. The production recently added three new faces — Terrence J. Smith, Tiffany Elle Burgess, and Aba Arthur to the production. Terrence J. Smith who has been cast as “Adam” in the film is a trained actor for both stage and film appearing in the musicals, A Raisin In The Sun and Hair and made his film debut with the 2021 blockbuster, The Tomorrow War. Tiffany Elle Burgess, cast as “Olivia” is an actress, screenwriter, and producer, and is also the author of the acclaimed children’s book Skin Like Mine. She recently made her television...
- 4/27/2022
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
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