Jennifer Hudson cast as Aretha Franklin for the legend’s biopic
Jennifer Hudson has been cast in the forthcoming Aretha Franklin biopic.
Clive Davis revealed the news Saturday night at his annual pre-Grammys party, where the singer performed a medley of Franklin’s hits—including “Respect,” “Rock Steady” and “Think.”
According to E! News,while introducing her performance, Davis said Hudson had “been anointed by Aretha herself.”
Calling Hudson “a transcendent performer,” Davis—who signed both singers to his record label—added,
SHARE THIS NEWS“She stops any and every show she’s in. Her voice is truly incredible. When they ask, ‘Where’s the next Aretha? Where will the next Aretha will come from?’ I say, ‘It’s her.”
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