Extras Casting Call in Atlanta for The Color Purple Feature Film

The Color Purple is getting a re-make. Warner Bros. Pictures version of the upcoming The Color Purple movie is currently filming in the Atlanta area.  The movie is a period piece that is set between the 1940s and 1970s and is looking for area locals that can pull off a period look.

The movie is a musical, period drama. The Color Purple movie is being directed by Blitz Bazawule and the story is adapted by Marcus Gardley to be a film, based on the musical theatrical version.

The previous movie, which starred Whoopie Goldberg, the upcoming musical film and the stage version are all based on the 1982 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel written by Alice Walker. Steven Spielberg, decades ago, back in 1985 also adapted the story for a movie. Spielberg and Quincy Jones will be back to produce the 2023 movie version. Also on board in the upcoming production are Scott Sanders and Oprah Winfrey. Oprah Winfrey also starred in the 1985 version of The Color Purple.

The Color Purple is currently looking at a release date of December 20, 2023.

On Location Casting is checking your availability for PAID background work on ‘The Color Purple’. Please review and respond below to let us know your availability.

The Color Purple
ATLANTA

Background Casting Notice

Warner Bros FEATURE FILM: “The Color Purple-The Musical’
ATLANTA
PHOTO DOUBLE Casting Notice
*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
Covid Testing: TUESDAY MAY 31 (in Atlanta, GA)
Rate: $43.75/2
Filming: WEDNESDAY JUNE 1, THURSDAY JUNE 2, & FRIDAY JUNE 3(in Atlanta, GA)
Rate: $175/12 + overtime
Role(s): Various Photo Doubles
PD CELIE – Must be able to portray African American female, 5’6”-5’8”, Waist between 34”-37”, Average build
PD SHUG – Must be able to portray African American female, 5’3-5’5”, Waist between 26”-29”, Average build
PD SQUEAK – Must be able to portray African American female, 5’2”-5’5”, Waist between 29”-32”, Slim to average build
TO SUBMIT for this role:
send email ASAP
with subject line: “PD CELIE” or “PD SHUG” or “PD SQUEAK”
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?
-Are you registered with On Location Casting (helpful but not required)