Perry’s career first began on-stage in the late 1990s.

In the intervening years,Perry has expanded his repertoire beyond his iconic character.

In the early 2000s, he starred inTyler Perry’s House of Payne,which ran for six seasons.

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He also delved into more dramatic projects, including the political drama,The Ovalon BET.

These women helped clear necessary lines of communication, yet they have long been overlooked by history.

Ultimately,it seems as though the surprising nature of the story itself is what brought Perry on board.

Kerry Washington saluting in the Six Triple Eight

He couldn’t believe that such a group existed, and that he had never heard of them before.

This shock and interest is what lead him to make the film.

Of course,Perry is deeply busy at the moment, producing a number of series and movies.

Director Tyler Perry salutes with Kerry Washington and the rest of the Six Triple Eight cast

The Six Triple Eight is a World War II drama about the US Army’s all-Black, all-women battalion tasked with sorting a massive backlog of 17 million undelivered letters to American soldiers. They must complete the mission within six months, showcasing their resilience and crucial contributions during the war.

However, the unexpected story ofThe Six Triple Eightcould mark a change for the iconic filmmaker.

They must complete the mission within six months, showcasing their resilience and crucial contributions during the war.

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Headshot Of Kerry Washington In The 55th Annual NAACP Image Awards

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The Six Triple Eight