Oprah Will Produce a Film Version of The Color Purple Musical

Steven Spielberg's 1985 film adaptation of The Color Purple was nominated for 11 Oscars and the musical adaptation of Alice Walker's novel won two Tony Awards and became a global phenomenon, so it's no surprise that Spielberg will now produce a film version of the musical. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey -- who was nominated for an Oscar for Spielberg's film -- and Quincy Jones will produce a new Color Purple film based on the musical. Between the new film and the musical's revival, which netted Cynthia Erivo a Tony, that's four adaptations of The Color Purple.

Cynthia Erivo is the new Hollywood It Girl thanks to her roles in Bad Times at the El Royale -- in which she makes a horrible movie somewhat bearable -- and Widows, and she's already won a Tony for The Color Purple, so it would make sense to cast her in the film. Oprah, don't f*** this up!