Tyler Perry is just about ready to show us what a war movie looks like through his lens.
His made-for-Netflix film, Six-Triple-Eight, tells the story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, WWII’s all-black Women’s Army Corps unit.
Netflix recently released a few still images as a glimpse of how the movie will look.
How To Watch Six Triple Eight
You can watch Six Triple Eight later this, according to Netflix. A streaming date is forthcoming.
Magi’s Been Cast In Of Six Triple Eight?
The cast includes Oprah Winfrey, Kerry Washington, Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, Pepi Sonuga, Jay Reeves, Jeanté Godlock, Moriah Brown, Baadja-Lyne Odums, Gregg Sulkin, Dean Norris, Sam Waterston and Susan Sarandon.
Washington, who plays the lead role, Capt. Charity Adams, recently posted on Instagram how fortunate she felt to land the part.
“Tyler has gathered a cadre of extraordinarily talented young actresses to play the army recruits,” Washington wrote. “It is the honor and privilege of a lifetime to step into these women’s shoes. They are the epitome of strength, perseverance, resilience and #BlackHERstory. I can’t wait for you to see them in action!”
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