The Color Purple (1985 vs 2024) Cast: Then and Now

Welcome to our video: “The Color Purple (1985 vs 2024) Cast: Then and Now”. In this video, we take a nostalgic journey back to the original 1985 film “The Color Purple” and compare it with the 2024 adaptation.

The original film, directed by Steven Spielberg, was based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. It featured a star-studded cast including Whoopi Goldberg as Celie Johnson, Danny Glover as Albert, Oprah Winfrey as Sofia, and Margaret Avery as Shug Avery.

Fast forward to 2024, the new adaptation brings a fresh perspective to the story. The cast includes Fantasia Barrino as Celie, Colman Domingo as Mister, Taraji P. Henson as Shug Avery, H.E.R. as Squeak, and Ciara as Nettie.

Join us as we explore how these actors have brought their unique interpretations to these iconic roles, and how the story has evolved over the years. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more videos like this one!