ABC News special “Soul of a Nation: Screen Queens Rising” to reveal that she will play the role of Sofia in the new flick.Brooks, 32, portrayed the character during the show’s run on Broadway and even earned a Tony nomination in 2016.“My heart is so full, thank you,” Brooks happily sobbed on the special. “And I tell you, Ms.
Oprah, I did not get to thank you enough the first time. So, thank you. I’m so glad I get to tell you face-to-face. Thank you for the journey that you allowed me to have the first time.”Winfrey Is producing the movie musical alongside Scott Sanders, Quincy Jones and Steven Spielberg.
The “Selma” star made her acting debut in Spielberg’s 1985 screen adaption, playing Sofia. Winfrey even scored an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress.“I have such love for her, this character, everything she represents, and everything she brought to my life,” Winfrey told the “Orange is the New Black” actress. “And what I’m hoping is that she does the same thing for you.”Tarajii P.
Henson was previously announced to play the role of Shug Avery, alongside Grammy and Oscar-winning singer H.E.R., “Grownish” actor Halle Bailey and Corey Hawkins.“It has been a vehicle for magic and purpose in my life,” Winfrey told Vanity Fair of the project. “I don’t know anybody who’s ever been associated with it whose life didn’t get enhanced.
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