The famous American presenter joins the cast of Six Triple Eightthe next film by Tyler Perry inspired by the true story of a battalion of black women during the Second World War.
Oprah Winfrey will star in Six Triple Eight, the next film from Tyler Perry. The famous American presenter joins the cast of actress Kerry Washington in this historical drama about World War II, produced by Netflix.
Based on the true story of the 6888th Postal Directory Battalion, this film will trace the genesis of this unique battalion made up of 855 black women, responsible for delivering three years of unsent mail to their recipients during the war.
A first appearance since 2018
As reported by the American media varietyto write the scenario of this film, Tyler Perry was inspired by an article of the historian of the American army Kevin M. Hymel about this battalion published in the WWII History Magazinespecializing in World War II.
On March 14, 2022, President Joe Biden signed a bill to honor the 855 women of the 6888th Postal Directory Battalion by awarding them the Congressional Gold Medal, Congress’ highest honor.
In addition to Kerry Washington, Oprah Winfrey will also find on screen in this film Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, Pepi Sonuga, Jay Reeves, as well as Jeanté Godlock, Moriah Brown, Baadja-Lyne Odums, Gregg Sulkin, Dean Norris and Susan Sarandon.
Famous for her shock interviews with prestigious guests such as Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Oprah Winfrey has also shown herself on the big screen several times. His last appearance dates back to 2018 in the film A shortcut in time by Ava DuVernay where the host played the fantastic character of Madame Quidam.
