Six Triple Eight (film)
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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 |
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Starring | |
Cinematography | Michael Watson |
Edited by | Maysie Hoy |
Music by | Aaron Zigman |
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Distributed by | Netflix |
Release date | 2024 |
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]
Release
[edit]In February 2024, Six Triple Eight was reported to be part of Netflix's 2024 release calendar, with a specific date yet to be announced.[9][10][11]
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.
- ^ "Next on Netflix: Your Ultimate Guide to the Movies and Shows Coming in 2024". Netflix Tudum. February 7, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 1, 2024). "Netflix 2024 Movie Slate: Titles From Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Jerry Seinfeld & Woody Woodpecker; 'Beverly Hills Cop 4' Sets Release Date". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ Reynolds, Genell (February 1, 2024). "Netflix, Tyler Perry to tell the story of heroic Black servicewomen in WWII". KSDK. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Upcoming films
- 2024 films
- 2024 war drama films
- 2020s American films
- 2020s English-language films
- African-American drama films
- African-American war films
- American films based on actual events
- American war drama films
- American World War II films
- Drama films based on actual events
- Films about the United States Army
- Films based on newspaper and magazine articles
- Films directed by Tyler Perry
- Films scored by Aaron Zigman
- Films shot in Atlanta
- Films shot in Bradford
- Films with screenplays by Tyler Perry
- Mandalay Pictures films
- Upcoming English-language films
- Upcoming Netflix original films
- Women's Army Corps
- World War II films based on actual events