Thanks to the folks at Universal Pictures we have a brand new look at Respect, the biopic of legendary musician and singing icon, Aretha Franklin. The film is set to arrive in cinemas in September.
Jennifer Hudson leads the cast as Aretha Franklin. with Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Saycon Sengbloh, Hailey Kilgore, Skye Dakota Turner, Tate Donovan, and Mary J. Blige also amongst the cast.
Here’s the official synopsis:
Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice.
Respect will land in the UK from 10th September.
Here’s the new featurette.
