"The Color Purple" Trailer Just Dropped, And These Reactions To It Are Incredibly Heartwarming

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The Color Purple has returned, and it looks like a glorious new era for the treasured tale.

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If you didn’t know, Oprah, Steven Spielberg, and Quincy Jones are among the producers behind a film adaption of The Color Purple musical, which itself is based on Alice Walker’s 1982 novel and Spielberg’s 1985 film of the same name. (Spielberg and Jones were among the original film's producers, while Oprah scored an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Sofia in the film.)

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The new movie, which is set to be released on Dec. 25, is specifically an adaptation of the Broadway musical which debuted in 2005 and was revived in 2017.

Halle Bailey is front and center in the new trailer as a young Nettie Harris, further proving this is a major year for The Little Mermaid star. (Ciara plays the older Nettie in the film.)

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She’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.

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Then 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.

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Brooks even scored a Tony nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical in 2016.

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All 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, 2023

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Halle Bailey is a STAR! The Little Mermaid and now The Color Purple! This is HER year and HER time to shine!

— 𝙱𝚎𝚌𝚌𝚊 💋 (@MJFINESSELOVER) May 22, 2023

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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, 2023

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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, 2023

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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, 2023

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Chills. So ready for Fantasia to bring the fucking house down with her performance. #TheColorPurple https://t.co/aVQVlc3DX2

— Gibson Johns (@gibsonoma) May 22, 2023

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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, 2023

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FANTASIA OSCAR NOMINATION SOON COME. https://t.co/0N8Ze9Io7c

— Lemon Water & Wasabi (@yosoymichael) May 22, 2023

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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, 2023

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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, 2023

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Me in the theater soon as Fantasia starts singing https://t.co/tHEmy6dzHt pic.twitter.com/RyQ2ilyrVS

— Xay (@hoodopulence) May 22, 2023

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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, 2023

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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, 2023

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Wow, The Color Purple movie trailer! pic.twitter.com/i4U3SpdL3C

— rusty shackleford (@nicryen) May 22, 2023

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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, 2023

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