Atlanta’s Kenny Leon directed a remake of “Steel Magnolias,” to air this fall on Lifetime. The modern version, which filmed in Atlanta earlier this year, stars Queen Latifah as M’Lynn , the role Sally Field played in the original film. Alfre Woodard plays Ouiser (as Shirley MacLaine did in the original), Phylicia Rashad plays Clairee ( Olympia Dukakis in the original film), Jill Scott plays Truvy ( Dolly Parton’s former role), Adepero Oduye plays Annelle ( Daryl Hannah in the original film) and Condola Rashad stars as Shelby ( Julia Roberts in the original film). Here’s an early look at… >>

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