Six Triple Eight

Six Triple Eight is an upcoming war drama film written and directed by Tyler Perry.

Six Triple Eight
Directed byTyler Perry
Written byTyler Perry
Produced by
  • Tyler Perry
  • Nicole Avant
  • Keri Selig
  • Carlota Espinosa
  • Angi Bones
  • Tony Strickland
Starring
Music byAaron Zigman
Production
companies
Distributed byNetflix
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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.[1] 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.[3] Production will also occur in Little Germany, Bradford in February.[4]

References
  1. 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.
  2. 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. Steves, Ashley (January 6, 2023). "Now Casting: Tyler Perrys Six Triple Eight Needs Talent + 3 More Gigs". Backstage. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  4. 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.
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