new aretha franklin movie cast

Jennifer Hudson who was handpicked by Aretha Franklin will be joined by Forest Whitaker Marlon Wayans Audra McDonald and more onscreen for the Liesl Tommy-directed. Jennifer Hudson stars as Aretha Franklin in the upcoming biopic set to hit theaters in August 2021.

Cynthia Erivo Becomes Aretha Franklin In New Teaser For Genius Aretha

Its about time that Aretha Franklin got the re-re-re-re-respect she deserves with a star-studded.

. The first photos of Jennifer Hudson on set as Aretha were revealed in early November 2019. Cast in credits order Orla Casey. LOS ANGELES October 18 2019 Metro Goldwyn Mayer MGM announced today the award-winning ensemble cast joining Academy Award-winner Jennifer Hudson in the feature.

Heres what we know about the movie so far. Blige has joined a star-studded cast featuring Forest Whitaker Marlon Wayans and others who will tell the story of Aretha Franklin. Thanks Kecalf Franklin.

Cynthia Erivo Shaian Jordan Suzan-Lori Parks and Courtney B. The singer was spotted. Franklin chose Hudson to portray.

Jennifer Hudson stars as Aretha Franklin in the upcoming biopic set to hit theaters in August 2021. Self archive footage Bonnie Greer. Self archive footage.

What songs will appear on the. We were then treated to another full trailer in May 2021. Thanks Kafi Franklin.

Rest of cast listed alphabetically. 28 rows Grace Franklin. Find out all about HBOs newest wealthy dysfunctional families.

The film charts the life and career of Aretha with Forest Whitaker Marlon Wayans Audra McDonald and Mary J Blige in the supporting cast and Husdon has said playing the lead feels. The rise of Aretha Franklins career from a child singing in her fathers churchs choir to her international superstardom. Saycon Sengbloh as Arethas sister Erma Franklin Hailey Kilgore as Arethas sister Carolyn Franklin lodric d collins as smokey robinson.

Aretha Franklin Movie Respect Starring. Respect is a 2021 American biographical musical drama film directed by Liesl Tommy written by Tracey Scott Wilson Callie Khouri and is based on the life of American singer Aretha. Aretha Franklins music has been used countless times in movies but like many great musicians before her were now getting a biopic of the famed musician in the form of.

Thanks Clara Michon. 482 602 vote Summary. Audra McDonald Titus Burgess Marc Maron Forest Whitaker Marlon Wayans and more join Jennifer Hudson in the Aretha Franklin biopic Respect.

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Sunday March 21 Cynthia Erivo Brings The Genius Of Aretha Franklin To Life On Nat Geo