In Stuart Hazeldine’s The Shack, Octavia Spencer plays Papa, a mysterious figure that comes into Mackenzie Phillip’s life after tragedy strikes him and his family.
Screen Rant spoke with Spencer at press day, where we talked briefly about the success of her recent hit Hidden Figures, what drew her to taking part in The Shack, and what part in The Shack touched her the most.
Man, you’ve had quite a few months with Hidden Figures and how well it did. How’s that wearing on you with the excitement? Are you in shock still?
Octavia Spencer: No. I’m pretty thrilled. I’m just taking one day at a time and riding this crazy emotional rollercoaster. It’s a pretty fun ride.
With Hidden Figures, just with the story that it is and the power behind it, do you feel that with all of the press and things that are going on with equality, do you ...
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