'We're in the midst' of Hollywood change: Oprah, 'Wrinkle in Time' co-stars talk more diverse blockbusters
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The record-breaking success of Disney and Marvelโs Black Panther โ and what it means for studio tentpoles aimed at more diverse audiences โ has been well documented these past few weeks.
Following on its heels comes another groundbreaking Disney release: A Wrinkle in Time, Ava Duvernayโs adaptation of the beloved 1962 novel that becomes the first $100 million movie directed by an African-American woman. And like Panther, Wrinkle is projected to earn some serious green in theaters.
2018 is clearly shaping up to be a groundbreaking year at the box office, a fact thatโs not lost on the filmโs biggest stars.
โThis is it, itโs all changing,โ said Mindy Kaling (Mrs. Who), who pointed to last yearโs sleeper hit (and Best Picture nominee) Get Out for helping change the face of what a modern-day movie smash looks like. โFor a while, independent movies were the home to diverse talent. And now thatโs not the case anymore. Itโs really great.โ
Oprah Winfrey (Mrs. Which) echoed that sentiment. โWeโre in it, weโre in the midst of it, right now, weโre feeling it,โ the media mogul and actress said.
Added Reese Witherspoon (Mrs. Whatsit), the third member of the โMrs.โ triumvirate: โItโs because of audiences. You vote for what kind of movie you want to see by taking your kids and spending your money,โ she said. โBy choosing [these films], youโre saying to the studios, โThese are the movies I want to see.โ And I think thatโs beautiful.โ
A Wrinkle in Time opens March 9.
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