Respect Trailer: The First Look at the Aretha Franklin Biopic Is Here

(CNN)Jennifer Hudson is a perfect Aretha Franklin in the new trailer for the upcoming film, "Respect."The trailer for the biopic dropped during the BET Awards on Sunday. It features scenes from Franklin's rise to fame, her signing with a music manager and the legendary singer belting out the song "Respect" in front of giant neon letters spelling out the word.The movie also stars Marc Maron, Mary J.

Aretha Franklin's "Never Gonna Break My Faith," featuring The Boys Choir of Harlem, arrives at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Gospel Songs chart dated July 4. With the launch, the late Queen of Soul extends her streak of scoring

Aretha Franklin biopic, Respect, has just been released – you can watch below.Jennifer Hudson stars as the Queen of Soul in the new film, due for release next January, directed by Liesl Tommy and written by Tracey Scott Wilson.The official synopsis outlines how Respect follows “the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international stardom.”Alongside Hudson, the film will star Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Mary J.

Respect, had its debut on Sunday night at the . The trailer starts off with Jennifer Hudson—in a shimmering gold dress—belting out the song Franklin made iconic, "Respect." The word is lit up behind her in giant letters.

Jennifer Hudson transforms into late music icon Aretha Franklin in the trailer for upcoming biopic Respect.The trailer, which debuted during the 2020 BET Awards Sunday (June 28), launches with the silhouette of the singer on stage, before the word "respect" lights up in giant capital letters behind her.

Jennifer Hudson stunned as she transformed into the late Aretha Franklin in the latest teaser trailer for Respect.A new sneak peek arrived on Sunday, June 28, months after fans were gifted with an initial glimpse last December. Similar to the original teaser trailer, the preview kicks off with Hudson nailing Franklin’s vocals on “Respect.” From there, the clip shows a look into Franklin’s struggle to find success in the music business.Mary J. Blige appears as late singer Dinah Washington and

MGM on Sunday released the teaser trailer for its upcoming Aretha Franklin biopic Respect, starring Jennifer Hudson. The film follows the rise of Franklin's career from a child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom.

transforms into Aretha Franklin in the new trailer for the Franklin biopic “Respect.” The film is set to premiere this December.The official trailer for “Respect” debuted during the BET Awards on Sunday night, with the Oscar winner’s powerful cover of “Respect” soundtracking the preview.The clip features scenes of Franklin performing and asserting herself during interactions with the men in her life and those in the music industry.

Roddy Ricch and Lizzo were among the big winners at last night’s BET Awards 2020 (June 28) — you can check out the full winners’ list below.Held virtually for the first time ever due to the continuing coronavirus pandemic, this year’s ceremony — which is organised by the Black Entertainment Television network — featured a number of performances that were sent in by the likes of Public Enemy, Megan Thee Stallion and Jennifer Hudson.The BET Awards 2020 saw Ricch pick up the award for Album of the

The 2020 BET Awards kicked off with an explosive performance of Public Enemy’s protest anthem Fight The Power featuring Chuck D, Professor Griff, Flavor Flav, Nas and members of The Roots.Each act performed virtually amid images from the recent Black Lives Matter protests across America.

Megan Thee Stallion delivered a Mad Max-inspired mini-movie in the desert replete with off-road vehicles, and a tiered stage made of scaffolding. Wayne Brady tapped into the late Little Richard's fabulous flamboyance with a booty-shaking tribute inside what looked like a modernist California mansion. Jennifer Hudson took viewers to church with a knockout performance of "Young, Gifted and Black," in a stark white studio.

Jennifer Hudson has released a showstopping rendition of Aretha Franklin’s ‘Young, Gifted & Black’ today (June 28) for the 2020 BET Awards.The performance sees Hudson paying homage to the Queen of Soul’s early gospel roots and is immediately followed by a trailer for RESPECT.Watch the cover below:Hudson will play Aretha Franklin in an upcoming biopic of the legendary singer’s life, titled RESPECT. Franklin handpicked the 38-year-old to play her, still heavily collaborating on the film up until

The trailer for the upcoming Aretha Franklin biopic Respect has been released!

Also Read: Aretha Franklin Biopic 'Respect' Pushed Back 2 Months for Christmas ReleaseTracey Scott Wilson wrote the screenplay from a story by Callie Khouri (“Thelma & Louise”) and Wilso . Wilson and Tommy have worked together creatively since the 2009 play “The Good Negro” written by Wilson, directed by Tommy at New York City’s Public Theater.

Jennifer Hudson is channelling Aretha Franklin for her BET Awards performance.

The gifted vocalist, the late Aretha Franklin, is receiving her own Hollywood biopic. This stellar performer, who passed away in 2018, is being brought into a new light in the 2020 feature film “Respect.” A new teaser trailer for the production has been released now that a new release date has been given.