04/25/07 - Jennifer Hudson to Play Aretha Franklin in Upcoming Biopic?

J-Banks · 04-25-2007, 11:50 AM

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin has officially begun the casting process for the upcoming stage production about her life.

The musical, which is based on "Aretha: From These Roots" is expected to debut in Franklin's hometown of Detroit in the spring of 2008.

"Since the announcement, I have a film offer and telefilm offer for the autobiography," said Franklin of the project.

According the Associated Press, Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson is up for consideration for the lead in the big screen version.

The 65-year-old-Motown legend is slated to handpick performers to portray her at various ages in her life as well as relatives, close friends, background singers and colleagues including Sam Cooke, Dinah Washington, Smokey Robinson and pianist Art Tatum.

Auditions for singing and non-singing parts have been scheduled for May 1-3 in suburban Detroit.

In related news, Hudson recently recorded a version of Stevie Wonder's "Overjoyed" for Jamie Williams' new CD After Hours which is expected to hit shelves on May 15.

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Angel11201 · 04-25-2007, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by J-Banks

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin has officially begun the casting process for the upcoming stage production about her life.

The musical, which is based on "Aretha: From These Roots" is expected to debut in Franklin's hometown of Detroit in the spring of 2008.

"Since the announcement, I have a film offer and telefilm offer for the autobiography," said Franklin of the project.

According the Associated Press, Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson is up for consideration for the lead in the big screen version.

The 65-year-old-Motown legend is slated to handpick performers to portray her at various ages in her life as well as relatives, close friends, background singers and colleagues including Sam Cooke, Dinah Washington, Smokey Robinson and pianist Art Tatum.

Auditions for singing and non-singing parts have been scheduled for May 1-3 in suburban Detroit.

In related news, Hudson recently recorded a version of Stevie Wonder's "Overjoyed" for Jamie Williams' new CD After Hours which is expected to hit shelves on May 15.

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that sounds good. hope she gets the part

THA WEATHA MAN · 04-25-2007, 03:58 PM

Another Oscar. Props

KRYSIECENT · 04-25-2007, 08:34 PM

WELL SHE DEFINITELY HAS THE DRIVE, DEDICATION, AND VOCALS TO TAKE ON SUCH A STRONG POWERFUL WOMAN. GOOD LUCK TO HER.

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KRYSIECENT .I'M BLESSED. Join Date: May 2005 Location: SOUTH BRONX Posts: 3,905 Repped: 45 Repped 17 Times in 1 Post Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	WELL SHE DEFINITELY HAS THE DRIVE, DEDICATION, AND VOCALS TO TAKE ON SUCH A STRONG POWERFUL WOMAN. GOOD LUCK TO HER.