Hulu’s drama The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat, based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Edward Kelsey Moore, is a heartfelt period piece reminiscent of other classic ensembles such as Waiting to Exhale or Steel Magnolias.
The film follows three best friends, Odette (Aunjanue Ellis and Kyanna Simone), Barbara Jean (Sanaa Lathan and Tati Gabrielle) and Clarice (Uzo Aduba and Abigail Achiri), known as “The Supremes” because of how close the women are since their youth, who, for over four decades, face the difficulties of love, marriage, loss, grief and occasional joys that life has to offer.
When a sudden illness and devastating heartbreak threaten to break the bonds of their friendship, they must figure out a way to survive the new storm with love and courage.
Here, Simone talks to Deadline about being fearlessly Black in Hollywood, portraying stellar actresses and stepping into her role as Odette. DEADLINE: How did you find the role for this film? KYANNA SIMONE: My reps told me about a meeting with Tina [Mabry].
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