The Color Purple — The Musical Is Casting In Atlanta

The Color Purple – The Musical is holding casting calls for actors and extras in Atlanta. Keep reading to see how to apply for a role.

The musical is being executive produced by Oprah Winfrey, who starred in an iconic role in the original feature-length film. The production has been filming around Georgia, including in Atlanta, for a few months now.

Who’s Cast In The Color Purple — The Musical?

The film packs an all-star cast including Ciara, Fantasia Taylor, Corey Hawkins, Colman Domingo, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Halle Bailey, and H.E.R.

The Color Purple — The Musical Casting Call: Here Are The Details

*Warner Bros FEATURE FILM: “The Color Purple-The Musical’
LOCATION: Atlanta, GA
**THIS IS A FULLY VACCINATED SET – All background actors must be fully vaccinated with booster
DATES NEEDED:
Filming: MONDAY JULY 11 (in Atlanta, GA)
Rate: $110/10 + overtime if necessary
*You will be Covid tested and fit upon arrival!
Role(s): Shug’s Band Members – These roles will be picture picked by the director! Must be able to portray African American male, ages 25-55, knowledge of instruments is a plus but not necessary!
This is a period piece meaning no fake lashes, nails must be uncolored and natural, no heavy drawn on brows. No visible piercing or tattoos. No hair extensions, dreads, locs, twists, braids. No unnatural hair colors. No modern cuts or fade. Men must be clean shaven!
TO SUBMIT for this role:
PLEASE FILL OUT LINK https://forms.gle/h2V2QFcaXCemJ1vX8
OR send email ASAP to – colorpurplefilm@gmail.com
with subject line: “BAND”
Emails must include the following:
-First & Last Name
-Phone Number
-Email Address
-Recent Color Photo
-Height, Weight and clothing/shoe sizes
-Are you fully vaccinated and have a vaccination card?

Last Word

Because of the many movie / TV productions, in the works, Atlanta has been called the Hollywood of the South and that’s about right. If you want to be an actor, the city has classes you can take as well as places that provide headshots and more. You can also audition at numerous casting calls to build your movie and TV reel.
 
The Color Purple is just one of many films filmed in Atlanta. See our Movies Page for more.
 
Are you interested in becoming an actor in Atlanta? You’re in the right place!   
 

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