The Oscar-winning singer H.E.R is all set to make her acting debut with Warner Bros. The Focus singer will be reportedly starring in a film which is an adaption of musical play The Color Purple H.E.R will be essaying the role of Mary Anges aka Squek, a timid waitress who turns into an aspiring singer and later elopes with Shrug Avery’s husband Grady. Roe Dawn Chong will be seen as the original Spielberg feature. The film will be produced by popular media personality, Oprah Winfrey, along with others.