Winfrey also discusses the cameo that was included.

To cameo or not to cameo?

It has become an ever-present question in a world loaded with reboots, remakes, and better-late-than-never sequels.

Oprah Winfrey attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Warner Bros.' “The Color Purple” at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on December 06, 2023 in Los Angeles, California

Oprah Winfrey.Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images

Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images

There were also other obstacles to Winfrey appearing in the film.

“They were shooting that in the middle of Georgia when COVID was [spreading].

And we also thought it was a lovely homage to Whoopi.

Screenwriter Marcus Gardleytalked about that cameowith theLos Angeles Timesearlier this month.

The Color Purpleis already finding success just days after its release.

Its $18 million opening day is thesecond biggest Christmas Day openingever.