ICYMI: The late Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin handpicked Jennifer Hudson to play her in movie ‘Respect,’ a film that focuses on Franklin's life up until the 1970s
NEW YORK, Aug 9 - Jennifer Hudson says she is nervous and excited for people to see "Respect," her personal tribute to the late Aretha Franklin in which she was cast for the role by the Queen of Soul herself.
Franklin, who died in 2018 at age 76, handpicked Hudson, an Oscar winner for "Dreamgirls," to play her in the biographical movie that arrives in theaters on Friday. The new film, the second screen project this year to tell Franklin's remarkable story, focuses on the challenges of her life from a child in her father's gospel church choir through domestic violence and alcohol addiction as she finds worldwide fame."Our faith - that's one. I didn't realize she had the tragedies that she had in her life - that as well," Hudson said.
Hudson had weekly phone calls with Franklin before her death, and the singer stressed that she wanted her faith to be the main theme of the movie.Cast member Jennifer Hudson attends a premiere for the film "Respect" in Los Angeles, California, U.S., August 8, 2021. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni"That was her base and premise, and that was the most important thing to me to remind everyone of and keep the context of throughout that process," Hudson said.
British actress Cynthia Erivo played Franklin in the limited TV series "Genius: Aretha" that was released in March and which earned her an Emmy nomination.More from ReutersSubscribe for our daily curated newsletter to receive the latest exclusive Reuters coverage delivered to your inbox.
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