Whoopi Goldberg is working on a superhero film based on an elderly Black woman.
The decorated actress, producer, writer, and lead host on The View is penning a script that will center around an elderly Black woman, who is the film’s protagonist. She will begin as a regular human but will develop superpowers. Throughout the movie, the older Black woman will learn to use her abilities. When asked by Variety why she chose the leading character to be an older Black woman, Goldberg responded, “Who’s really going to save the earth?” before answering, “old Black women.”
Goldberg recently graced the cover of the magazine for their pre-Oscar issue. The 65-year-old also reflected on the women who paved the way for her to thrive in Hollywood during that interview.
“I think of all the women: Diahann Carroll, Pearl Bailey, Dorothy Dandridge, Butterfly McQueen, Hattie McDaniel, Juanita Hall, who did great, amazing work that was overlooked.”
Goldberg has not released a name or possible release date for her superhero debut.
