Women of the Movement

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Women of the Movement
Genre
Created byMarissa Jo Cerar
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Production
Executive producers
Running time43–54 minutes
Production companies
Release
Original networkABC

Women of the Movement is an upcoming American six-episode historical drama limited television series that will premiere on ABC during the 2021–22 television season. Created and written by Marissa Jo Cerar and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, the series centers on Mamie Till-Mobley, played by Adrienne Warren, who devoted her life to seeking justice for her son Emmett, played by Cedric Joe. Tonya Pinkins also co-stars as Alma Carthan, Emmett's grandmother. Inspired by the book "Emmett Till: The Murder That Shocked the World and Propelled the Civil Rights Movement" by Devery S. Anderson.

Cast and characters[edit]

Main[edit]

Recurring[edit]

  • Jamir Vega as Simeon Wright
  • Joshua Caleb Johnson as Wheeler Parker Jr.
  • Leslie Silva as Ruby Hurley
  • Chris Butler as Rayfield Mooty
  • Alex Désert as Dr. Howard
  • Miles Fowler as Simeon Booker
  • Tongayi Chirisa as Medgar Evers
  • Jason Turner as Medgar Evers
  • Daniel Abeles as Chet Packton
  • Schelle Purcell as Adeline Loggins

Production[edit]

The series began develop in April 2020.[1] On August 28, 2020, on the 65th anniversary of Emmett Till's murder, ABC has given official green light to the series, while Gina Prince-Bythewood joined the project as director.[2]

On October 16, 2020, Adrienne Warren was cast in a leading role of Mamie Till-Mobley[3][4][5] On November 13, 2020, Niecy Nash joined the series as Alma Carthan, Emmett Till's grandmother.[6] On December 3, 2020, Cedric Joe joined the series as Emmett Till.[7] On December 9, 2020, Glynn Turman joined the series as Mose Wright, Emmett Till's great uncle.[8] On December 17, 2020, Ray Fisher joined the series as Gene Mobley, Mamie's husband.[9] On January 6, 2021, it was announced that Tonya Pinkins had replaced Nash in the role of Alma Carthan.[10] On January 11, 2021, Chris Coy, Julia McDermott and Carter Jenkins joined their series as J. W. Milam, Carolyn Bryant and Roy Bryant, respectively.[11] On March 10, 2021, Joshua Caleb Johnson was cast in a recurring role.[12] On April 13, 2021, Leslie Silva, Chris Butler, Alex Désert, Miles Fowler, Tongayi Chirisa, Jason Turner, and Daniel Abeles joined the cast in recurring roles.[13] In June 2021, Gary Basaraba joined the cast.[14]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 13, 2020). "ABC's 'Women of the Movement' Anthology Series From Jay-Z, Will Smith & Aaron Kaplan Opens Virtual Writers Room". Deadline Hollywood.
  2. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 28, 2020). "ABC Greenlights 'Women of the Movement' Limited Series From Marissa Jo Cerar, Jay-Z, Will Smith & Kapital; Gina Prince-Bythewood To Direct". Deadline Hollywood.
  3. ^ "Adrienne Warren To Star As Mamie Till-Mobley In ABC Limited Series". Blackfilm.com. October 16, 2020.
  4. ^ "Broadway's Adrienne Warren To Star As Mamie Till-Mobley In ABC's 'Women of the Movement' Anthology Series". shadowandact.com.
  5. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 16, 2020). "Adrienne Warren To Star As Mamie Till-Mobley In ABC Limited Series 'Women of the Movement'". Deadline Hollywood.
  6. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 13, 2020). "'Women Of The Movement': Niecy Nash Joins ABC Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood.
  7. ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (December 3, 2020). "'Women Of The Movement': Cedric Joe To Play Emmett Till In ABC Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood.
  8. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (December 9, 2020). "'Women Of The Movement': Glynn Turman To Co-Star In ABC Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood.
  9. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (December 17, 2020). "Ray Fisher Joins 'Women Of The Movement' ABC Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood.
  10. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 6, 2021). "'Women Of The Movement': Tonya Pinkins Joins ABC Limited Series As Niecy Nash Departs". Deadline Hollywood.
  11. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 11, 2021). "'Women Of the Movement': Chris Coy, Julia McDermott & Carter Jenkins Join ABC Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood.
  12. ^ Petski, Denise (March 10, 2021). "'Women Of The Movement': Joshua Caleb Johnson Joins ABC Limited Series As Recurring". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
  13. ^ Petski, Denise (April 13, 2021). "'Women Of The Movement': Seven Added To Recurring Cast Of ABC Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  14. ^ Petski, Denise (June 17, 2021). "Gary Basaraba Joins Apple's 'Killers Of The Flower Moon', ABC's 'Women Of The Movement'". Deadline Hollywood.

External links[edit]

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