'The Color Purple' Musical Adaptation: Oprah Winfrey Explains AbsenceWhoopi Goldberg's Cameo a Hit
Winfrey, a producer of the film, opted out of a cameo, believing it would be 'distracting'; Goldberg's surprise appearance delights audiences and serves as an 'Easter egg' for fans of the original.
- Oprah Winfrey, a producer of the new musical adaptation of 'The Color Purple,' decided against making a cameo in the film, believing it would be 'distracting' and detract from the performances of the new cast.
- Winfrey considered appearing in a church scene during Sofia's wedding, but ultimately decided against it, citing the COVID-19 situation in Georgia at the time of filming as another deterrent.
- Whoopi Goldberg, who starred in the original 1985 film adaptation, makes a surprise cameo in the new film as a midwife, delighting audiences and serving as an 'Easter egg' for fans of the original.
- The new adaptation of 'The Color Purple,' directed by Blitz Bazawule, opened to a successful $18 million on Christmas Day and features performances from Danielle Brooks, Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, and Colman Domingo.
- Winfrey believes that Goldberg's cameo is 'more special' as the only original cast member to appear in the new film, and sees it as a 'lovely homage' to Goldberg's contribution to the original film.
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