Women of the Movement

Women of the Movement is an upcoming American historical drama television six-episode limited series that will premiere on ABC during the 2020–21 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 Till (played by Cedric Joe). Tonya Pinkins co-stars as Alma Carthan, Emmett Till's grandmother.

Women of the Movement
Genre
Created byMarissa Jo Cerar
Starring
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons1
Production
Executive producers
Running time43–54 minutes
Production companies
  • Kapital Entertainment
  • Mazo Partners
  • Middleton Media Group
  • Overbrook Entertainment
  • Roc Nation
  • Serendipity Film Group
Release
Original networkABC

Cast and characters

Production

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]

References
  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.
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