Ciara joins cast of THE COLOR PURPLE movie musical

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Singer-songwriter Ciara has joined the cast of the upcoming movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple.

Known for her songs including ‘Level Up’ and ‘Love Sex Magic’, Ciara will star as the adult version of Celie’s sister Nettie, with Halle Bailey playing the younger version of the character.

Directed by Blitz Bazawule, they join American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino as Celie, Danielle Brooks as Sofia, Taraji P. Henson as Shug Avery, Colman Domingo as Mister, Corey Hawkins as Harpo, musical artist H.E.R. as Squeak, Louis Gossett Jr. as Ol' Mister, and David Alan Grier as Reverend Avery.

The film has its sights set on a December 2023 theatrical release.

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