| Six Triple Eight | |
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| Directed by | Tyler Perry |
| Written by | Tyler Perry |
| Based on | "WAC Corporal Lena Derriecott and the 6888th Central Postal Battalion" by Kevin M. Hymel |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Michael Watson |
| Edited by | Maysie Hoy |
| Music by | Aaron Zigman |
Production companies |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Six Triple Eight is an upcoming American war drama film written and directed by Tyler Perry, based on a 2019 WWII History magazine article by Kevin M. Hymel.
Premise[edit]
Showcases the contributions of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-black and all-female battalion, in World War II.
Cast[edit]
- Kerry Washington as Major Charity Adams[1]
- Sam Waterston[2]
- Susan Sarandon[2]
- Oprah Winfrey[2]
- Ebony Obsidian[2]
- Milauna Jackson[2]
- Kylie Jefferson[2]
- Shanice Shantay[2]
- Sarah Jeffery[2]
- Pepi Sonuga[2]
- Jay Reeves[2]
- Jeanté Godlock[2]
- Moriah Brown[2]
- Baadja-Lyne Odums[2]
- Gregg Sulkin[2]
- Dean Norris[2]
Production[edit]
It was announced in December 2022 that Tyler Perry would be writing and directing the film at Netflix.[3] The film is based on historian Kevin M. Hymel's article "WAC Corporal Lena Derriecott and the 6888th Central Postal Battalion", published in the February 2019 issue of WWII History magazine.[4][5] In January 2023, the cast, including Kerry Washington, Sam Waterston, Susan Sarandon and Oprah Winfrey was announced, with Washington also joining as an executive producer.[2]
Filming began on January 17, 2023, in Atlanta.[6] Production also occurred in Little Germany, Bradford in February.[7] Filming took place in Cedartown, Georgia on March 28, 2023.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ Jackson, Angelique (February 16, 2023). "Tyler Perry, Kerry Washington Share First Look at Netflix World War II Film 'Six Triple Eight'". Variety. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Grobar, Matt (January 11, 2023). "Kerry Washington To Exec Produce, Star In Tyler Perry's Netflix WWII Pic Six Triple Eight; Sam Waterston, Susan Sarandon & Oprah Winfrey Among Others Set". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 14, 2022). "Tyler Perry Sets Next Film At Netflix: Six Triple Eight About Only All-Black Female WWII Battalion". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (December 14, 2022). "Tyler Perry Sets WWII Movie 'Six Triple Eight' at Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
- ^ Hymel, Kevin M. (February 2019). "WAC Corporal Lena Derriecott and the 6888th Central Postal Battalion". Warfare History Network. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
- ^ Steves, Ashley (January 6, 2023). "Now Casting: Tyler Perry's Six Triple Eight Needs Talent + 3 More Gigs". Backstage. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ Marano, Rebecca (January 31, 2023). "Six Triple Eight: New Netflix film starring Oprah Winfrey, Kerry Washington and Susan Saradon to be filmed in Little Germany, Bradford". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ Stewart, Jeremy (March 28, 2023). "Tyler Perry shoots scenes for WWII-era movie in downtown Cedartown". Northwest Georgia News. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
