Roommates, a brand new teaser trailer for the upcoming Aretha Franklin biopic Respect starring Jennifer Hudson just dropped! The movie set to hit theaters this December with Jennifer Hudson in the title role as the Queen of Souland by the looks of it, J-Hud could possibly be getting another Oscar on her mantle.
The first teaser trailer for the Aretha Franklin biopic, Respect has finally arrived, following a very brief teaser that dropped late last year. In this new exclusive look, we get to see a bit more of Jennifer Hudson as she embodies the legendary Queen of Soulalong with glimpses of co-stars Marlon Wayans, Mary J. Blige and Forest Whitaker.
Respect was originally set for an October 2020 release, but then the coronavirus pandemic happened and now it is scheduled for Christmas Day. As thevery firstauthorized feature film based on Franklins life, its directed by Liesl Tommyand written byTraceyScott Wilson. You may also recall that Aretha Franklin hand-picked Jennifer Hudson to play her before her death back in 2018 and was also apart of the films production until then.
Forest Whitakerstars as Reverend C.L. Franklin, Arethas father and pastorof New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.Marlon Wayansstars as Ted White,Arethas first husband, who she suffered physical abuse from during their brief marriage.
Additionally, Mary J. Bligeplays legendary singer Dinah Washington and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star Titus Burgessplays Reverend Dr. James Cleveland,who was known as the King of Gospel.Respect is already considered an Academy Award front-runner, with Jennifer Hudson said to possibly receive another Oscar for her portrayal.
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