Nearly two years after ’s death in August 2018, the story of her life and career is being told onscreen in two competing scripted projects: as a limited TV series in the third installment of National Geographic’s Emmy-winning series and as a star-studded biopic from MGM Studios. The series will star breakout actress as Franklin, while Oscar winner will take on the Queen of Soul in the film version.
New picture shows Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin
12.02.2020 - 14:01 / breakingnews.ie
Marlon Wayans wraps his arms around Jennifer Hudson in a new look at Aretha Franklin biopic Respect.
Oscar-winner Hudson can be seen as Franklin, sporting a bouffant hairstyle and pale blue dress, while Wayans is dressed in a green suit and dark green polo neck as her first husband Ted White.
Respect also stars Forest Whitaker, Audra McDonald and Mary J Blige.
Plans for the biopic were announced in January 2018, just months before Franklin’s death that August.
The first teaser for Respect
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