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Taraji P. Henson to Star in THE COLOR PURPLE Film as Shug Avery

Oscar and Emmy-nominee Taraji P. Henson has joined the upcoming film adaption of The Color Purple musical as Shug Avery. Henson will join the previously announced Corey Hawkins as Harpo and H.E.R. as Squeak. Blitz Bazawule will direct the movie with a script by Marcus Gardley.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:49am on February 1, 2022 ☆ ⚑

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