The Six Triple Eight

The Six Triple Eight
The Six Triple Eight
	Film poster
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	Tyler Perry; Nicole Avant; Keri Selig; Carlota Espinosa; Angi Bones; Tony Strickland;
Starring	Kerry Washington; Ebony Obsidian; Dean Norris; Sam Waterston; Oprah Winfrey;
Cinematography	Michael Watson
Edited by	Maysie Hoy
Music by	Aaron Zigman
Production; companies	Her Excellency Productions; Intuition Productions; Mandalay Pictures; Tyler Perry Studios;
Distributed by	Netflix
Release dates	December 6, 2024 (United States); December 20, 2024 (Netflix);
Country	United States
Language	English

The Six Triple Eight is an upcoming American war drama film written and directed by Tyler Perry, on the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-black and all-female battalion, in World War II.

The Six Triple Eight is scheduled to be released in select cinemas on December 6, 2024, before its streaming debut by Netflix on December 20, 2024.

Premise

The film is based on a 2019 WWII History magazine article by Kevin M. Hymel on the contributions of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-black and all-female battalion, in World War II.

Cast

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

It was announced in December 2022 that Tyler Perry would be writing and directing the film Six Triple Eight for 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 and at Imperial War Museum Duxford in February.^[7]^[8] Filming took place in Cedartown, Georgia on March 28, 2023.^[9]

Release

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.^[10]^[11]^[12] In August 2024, it was announced that the film, now titled The Six Triple Eight, would be released in a limited theatrical release on December 6, 2024, with a streaming release two weeks later on December 20 on Netflix.^[13]

References

^ 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.
^ Findlay, Cait (February 18, 2023). "Duxford is location for Netflix film Six Triple Eight featuring Oprah Winfrey". Cambridgeshire Live. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
^ 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.
^ Grobar, Matt (August 28, 2024). "Netflix Unveils Premiere Date, Teaser, First-Look Photos For Tyler Perry's 'The Six Triple Eight'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 24, 2024.

External links

The Six Triple Eight at IMDb

[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.

[cast-2] ^ ^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.

[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] Findlay, Cait (February 18, 2023). "Duxford is location for Netflix film Six Triple Eight featuring Oprah Winfrey". Cambridgeshire Live. Retrieved November 1, 2024.

[9] Stewart, Jeremy (March 28, 2023). "Tyler Perry shoots scenes for WWII-era movie in downtown Cedartown". Northwest Georgia News. Retrieved March 29, 2023.

[10] "Next on Netflix: Your Ultimate Guide to the Movies and Shows Coming in 2024". Netflix Tudum. February 7, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024.

[11] 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.

[12] Reynolds, Genell (February 1, 2024). "Netflix, Tyler Perry to tell the story of heroic Black servicewomen in WWII". KSDK. Retrieved August 9, 2024.

[13] Grobar, Matt (August 28, 2024). "Netflix Unveils Premiere Date, Teaser, First-Look Photos For Tyler Perry's 'The Six Triple Eight'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 24, 2024.

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