Oscarwinner forest whitaker and marlon wayans have joined jennifer hudson in mgms aretha franklin biopic, respect. One of aretha franklin s sons has criticised the late singers upcoming biopic, and has urged fans to boycott the movie altogether. Now, if new reports are to be believed, then there may be a new frontrunner to play franklin herself. Everything you need to know about respect movie 2020. Dec 21, 2019 aretha franklin was an american singer, songwriter, pianist, and civil rights activist. Forest whitaker, marlon wayans boarding aretha franklin biopic.
Aretha franklin s son is ripping a biopic being made on the legendary singer. Jennifer hudsons aretha franklin tribute was a perfect rehearsal for respect the academy award winner has been cast as the queen of soul for the 2020 biopic. Blige have all joined the ensemble cast of mgms aretha franklin biopic respect starring jennifer hudson, the studio announced. Aretha s son, kecalf franklin, hopped on facebook to share his grievances. The trailer for mgms respect film was released last month, and kecalf franklin had lots to say about it on social media. Aretha franklins youngest son criticizes upcoming biopic respect starring jennifer hudson this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Production for aretha franklin s respect biopic has officially begun. See jennifer hudson portray aretha franklin in new trailer for biopic, respect cnn video catch a first glimpse of jennifer hudson in the role of aretha franklin in a trailer for the upcoming. The limited release of jennifer hudsons aretha franklin biopic respect is being moved from oct. This is partially because of the virus situation, but also because jennifer h. The oscarwinning singer will play the queen of soul in the upcoming movie. Dec 20, 2019 jennifer hudson steps into the role of the queen of soul aretha franklin for her next big screen adventure respect. Jennifer hudson portrays aretha franklin in new biopic. Biopic producer says aretha franklin was upbeat about.
Upcoming aretha franklin biopic is pushing for a limited december 25 release and a january 15 global release. Aretha franklin s son lashes out about respect biopic. Mar 26, 2020 while movies and music are being moved around at a feverish rate due to the ongoing pandemic, the aretha franklin biopic respect is shifting for reasons much more positive. Oct 18, 2019 forest whitaker, marlon wayans, audra mcdonald and mary j. The film also stars forest whitaker as the legendary singers father c. Full cast revealed for mgms aretha franklin biopic respect. Respect will star jennifer hudson as the late queen of soul, and is scheduled for release later in 2020. Jennifer hudson in first trailer for aretha franklin. Mar 26, 2020 the aretha franklin biopic respect has been moved to christmas day from its previous august opening date. Stars are beginning to pile into the upcoming aretha franklin biopic, respect. Aretha franklin movie starring jennifer hudson will hit theaters in 2020 respect, the jennifer hudson film about aretha franklins life, has a release date set for next year.
Mar 08, 2019 mgm has set its aretha franklin biopic respect for an aug. The queen of souls story is coming to the big screen. Franklin began her career as a child singing gospel at new bethel baptist church in detroit, michigan, where her father c. Aretha franklin movie respect gets release date variety. The biopic follows the queen of soul from her childhood singing in her fathers choir, through the. There has been talk of an aretha franklin biopic swirling around for years. Oct 18, 2019 slanted film jennifer hudsons biopic on aretha franklin sets ensemble cast. The trailer, which you can watch here, shows that jennifer hudson is a ringer for franklin. Respect moves to christmas eyes awards season while movies and music are being moved around at a feverish rate due to. Aretha franklins youngest son isnt looking forward to the release of respect, the upcoming jennifer hudsonlead biopic chronicling his mothers legacy. Jennifer hudson in character for aretha franklin biopic respect.
Respect 2020 movie aretha franklin biopic startattle. Forest whitaker, marlon wayans join aretha franklin biopic. Jan 09, 2020 aretha franklins son is ripping a biopic being made on the legendary singer. Aretha franklins son does not support the respect biopic. Jennifer and forest whitaker were filming the upcoming biopic aptly titled respect friday in manhattans washington square park. Respect, titled after franklin s 1967 hit, will expand jan. Aretha franklin was one of the most iconic singers of all time, and her life story and career is being made into a biopic titled respect. Forest whitaker, mary j blige join aretha franklin biopic. There is no indication yet if this aretha franklin biopic is based on any biographies of the singer, or if the 75yearold aretha franklin will be involved in the production in any way, shape or form. Jennifer hudson transforms into aretha franklin for biopic.
Respect, the aretha franklin biopic starring jennifer hudson, is set for a holiday season launch throwing the film in the awards season rollout. Mgm and bron creative have finalized the cast for its aretha franklin biopic starring jennifer hudson, who was previously announced in the lead role. Aretha franklins son is outraged by the respect biopic vice. Aretha franklins son calls for boycott of biopic starring. Stage director liesl tommy boarded the film earlier this year. Oscarwinner forest whitaker, marlon wayans, and mary j. Dec 20, 2019 jennifer hudson im here, the color purple oprah winfrey tribute 2010 kennedy center honors duration. With the casting of jennifer hudson in the lead role and the fact that the film has already begun production, i believed that things with the aretha franklin biopic respect were coming together nicely but apparently, at least one member of the franklin family is not pleased. Respect 2020 movie aretha franklin biopic respect 2020 trailer starring jennifer hudson, forest whitaker aretha franklin biographical drama film. The son of late legendary singer aretha franklin is not feeling the biopic about her life.
Aretha franklin movie respect gets release date variety mgm has set its aretha franklin biopic respect for an. The life of music legend aretha franklin is on its way to the big screen in respect, and today, metro goldwyn mayer announced the rest of the. Jennifer hudson was reportedly handpicked by aretha franklin herself to play the singer in an upcoming biopic financed by mgm. That movie, which stars jennifer hudson in the lead role, is also due out this year. Jennifer hudson is aretha franklin in new biopic jan 28, 2018. Aretha franklin biopic respect heads to christmas for. Jennifer hudsons biopic on aretha franklin sets ensemble cast. Aretha franklin biopic respect starring jennifer hudson opening christmas day. The aretha franklin biopic may have finally found its lead. Nov 04, 2019 the oscarwinning actress and grammywinning singer was spotted on set sunday in nyc, where she was in costume as a young aretha franklin for the upcoming biopic about the music icon called respect. Aretha franklin biopic starring jennifer hudson definitely moving forward word of an aretha franklin biopic to star jennifer hudson was first revealed last january, when clive davis broke the news at his annual pregrammy party before introducing jhud onstage to sing a medley of franklin.
The short teaser for the new biopic, respect, coming sometime in 2020, has left fans excited and in awe. Kecalf franklin, son of the famed soul singer, wants fans to boycott the forthcoming film. Following the rise of aretha franklins career from a child singing in her fathers churchs choir to her international superstardom. In january 2018, singer and actress jennifer hudson was announced to be playing aretha in a movie about her life. Before her death in 2018, aretha franklin chose jennifer hudson to portray her on film. Dressed in a sparkly gold dress, hudson sings an a cappella rendition of the song. Aretha franklins son wants fans to boycott respect biopic. Respect official trailer teaser 2020 jennifer hudson, aretha franklin, biopic movie hd 2019 mgm comedy, kids, family and animated film, blockbuster, ac. Jennifer hudson and full cast revealed for aretha franklin biopic, respect october 18, 2019 by. Aretha franklin movie s producer wants to carry on her vision for the biopic. Aretha franklin biopic respect starring jennifer hudson opening.
Release date mgm has moved the release date of jennifer hudsons aretha franklin biopic respect from oct. See jennifer hudson portray aretha franklin in new trailer. Aretha franklin s youngest son isnt looking forward to the release of respect, the upcoming jennifer hudsonlead biopic chronicling his mothers legacy. Aretha franklin biopic respect pushed back 2 months to. Slanted film jennifer hudsons biopic on aretha franklin sets ensemble cast mgm confirmed the cast joining academy awardwinner jennifer hudson in the. Everyone is eager to watch hudson display her singing and acting talents that in the past have read more. Feb 14, 2020 jennifer hudson and forest whitaker in character for upcoming aretha franklin biopic. Aretha franklin movie due in theaters in august 2020. Aretha franklins son lashes out at upcoming biopic and.
Aretha franklins respect biopic behindthescenes photos. Based on the life of singer aretha franklin, it stars jennifer hudson in the leading role. Aretha franklins son criticizes upcoming biopic starring. The anticipated movie follows the rise of franklin s music career from her father. Respect in us theaters october 9, 2020 starring jennifer hudson, forest whitaker, marlon wayans, audra mcdonald. Mar 08, 2019 mgm has dated its aretha franklin biopic respect for august 14, 2020. Blige are joining jennifer hudson in the aretha franklin biopic respect, mgm has announced also taking on roles in the film are tony award winner audra mcdonald, broadway star heather headley, tate donavan, tituss burgess, marc maron, saycon sengbloh, hailey kilgore, and skye dakota turner. Forest whitaker, marlon wayans, audra mcdonald, mary j. Respect trailer 2020 aretha franklin, jennifer hudson, biopic.
Aretha franklins son wants fans to boycott upcoming biopic. I hear the dailies of jennifer hudson in mgms aretha franklin biopic respect are mindblowing, and to tee off the feature just right the studio is moving it off its october 9 release. One is a longplanned, authorized biopic now in the hands of mgm, which would star jennifer hudson as a young aretha, and which franklin was discussing on the phone with her collaborators up. Aretha is in talks to have a movie detailing her amazing career. Nov 05, 2019 production for aretha franklins respect biopic has officially begun. Aretha franklin biopic movie in the works the official. Respect, starring jennifer hudson as the late, great queen of soul, was set to hit movie theaters oct. The biopic on aretha franklin wont be rushed to the screen, says music producer harvey mason jr.
Jennifer hudson who will play aretha franklin in a biopic. Respect official trailer teaser 2020 jennifer hudson. Starstudded aretha franklin biopic to open christmas day. Aretha franklin biopic starring jennifer hudson moving. On tuesday, the dreamgirls actress, 38, was photographed in new york city while on the set of respect, the 2020 biopic film based on the life of aretha franklin. Mar 27, 2020 respect, starring jennifer hudson as the late, great queen of soul, was set to hit movie theaters oct. Aretha franklin movies producer wants to carry on her vision for the biopic the biopic on aretha franklin wont be rushed to the screen, says music producer harvey mason jr. Oct 18, 2019 jennifer hudson and full cast revealed for aretha franklin biopic, respect october 18, 2019 by. The movie will follow franklins rise to fame, from her beginnings in her fathers choir to her ascent to the queen of soul.
Mgm has set its aretha franklin biopic respect for an aug. Aretha franklins son wants fans to boycott upcoming. Aretha franklin biopic respect moves to christmas day from. Respect trailer 2020 aretha franklin, jennifer hudson, biopic movie. Jennifer hudson transforms into aretha franklin for upcoming biopic respect the film also stars marlon wayans, forest whitaker, audra mcdonald and mary j. Mar 26, 2020 the limited release of jennifer hudsons aretha franklin biopic respect is being moved from oct. Detroit aretha franklins youngest son has come out firing against mgms forthcoming biopic starring jennifer hudson, contending that he and his children have had no input on the film about. Oscar winner jennifer hudson is starring as the legendary queen of soul, aretha franklin, in the new biopic respect, due in theaters in august 2020.
Movies jennifer hudson will earn your respect in fiery first trailer for the aretha franklin biopic. Respect, the movie starring jennifer hudson that chroniclesaretha franklins life, willbe releasedaug. Aretha franklin s son calls for boycott of biopic starring jennifer hudson hiphopdx aretha franklins son kecalf is urging fans to not support the upcoming biopic respect about the queen of. Aretha franklins son blasts upcoming biopic respect. Aretha franklin biopic respect pushed back 2 months to christmas. Aretha franklin mgm biopic respect to open late summer 2020. The pic, directed by liesl tommy and scripted by oscar winner callie khouri, follows the 17time grammy winner from her childho. Start the countdown clock for the queen of souls biopic. Mgms aretha franklin biopic respect is moving it off its october 9 release date for a limited christmas day debut. Respect is an upcoming american biographical drama film directed by liesl tommy. Oct 18, 2019 the life of music legend aretha franklin is on its way to the big screen in respect, and today, metro goldwyn mayer announced the rest of the cast.
Aretha franklin biopic respect starring jennifer hudson. Nov 06, 2019 jennifer hudson transforms into aretha franklin for upcoming biopic respect. Aretha franklin biopic respect heads to christmas for awards season. Mgms aretha franklin biopic respect is moving it off its october 9. Aug 16, 2018 jennifer hudson who will play aretha franklin in a biopic mourns singers death by antoinette bueno. Joining jennifer hudson, who will play the late detroit singing legend, in the authorized production are forest. Jennifer hudson in character for aretha franklin biopic.
Jennifer hudson will play aretha franklin in respect. Aretha franklin s youngest son criticizes upcoming biopic respect starring jennifer hudson this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Full cast revealed for aretha franklin biopic with. Hudson was handpicked by aretha herself before she passed away later in the year. The life of the queen of soul is hitting the big screen. Oct 20, 2019 oscarwinner forest whitaker, marlon wayans, and mary j. With tate donovan, forest whitaker, marc maron, marlon wayans. This is partially because of the virus situation, but also because jennifer. The powerhouse that is jennifer hudson is taking on the role of aretha franklin. Respect is an upcoming biographical drama film directed by liesl tommy. Forest whitaker, marlon wayans, audra mcdonald, queen latifah, marc maron, tituss burgess, tate donovan, and mary j. Nov 07, 2019 oscar winner jennifer hudson is starring as the legendary queen of soul, aretha franklin, in the new biopic respect, due in theaters in august 2020.
Respect, titled after franklins 1967 hit, will expand jan. Jennifer hudson wraps filming aretha franklin biopic respect. Aretha franklin s son on biopic starring jennifer hudson. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on december 25, 2020, for. Respect trailer 2020 aretha franklin, jennifer hudson. See jennifer hudsons aretha franklin transformation on the.
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