Six Triple Eight
Directed byTyler Perry
Written byTyler Perry
Based on"WAC Corporal Lena Derriecott and the 6888th Central Postal Battalion"
by Kevin M. Hymel
Produced by
  • Tyler Perry
  • Nicole Avant
  • Keri Selig
  • Carlota Espinosa
  • Angi Bones
  • Tony Strickland
Starring
CinematographyMichael Watson
Edited byMaysie Hoy
Music byAaron Zigman
Production
companies
Distributed byNetflix
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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

Showcases the contributions of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-black and all-female battalion, in World War II.

Cast

Production

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

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 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.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ Galuppo, Mia (December 14, 2022). "Tyler Perry Sets WWII Movie 'Six Triple Eight' at Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  5. ↑ Hymel, Kevin M. (February 2019). "WAC Corporal Lena Derriecott and the 6888th Central Postal Battalion". Warfare History Network. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  6. ↑ Steves, Ashley (January 6, 2023). "Now Casting: Tyler Perry's Six Triple Eight Needs Talent + 3 More Gigs". Backstage. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ Stewart, Jeremy (March 28, 2023). "Tyler Perry shoots scenes for WWII-era movie in downtown Cedartown". Northwest Georgia News. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
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