Respect (2021 film)
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| Directed by | Liesl Tommy |
| Screenplay by | Tracey Scott Wilson |
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| Cinematography | Kramer Morgenthau |
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| Distributed by | United Artists Releasing (United States) Universal Pictures (international) |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Respect is an upcoming American biographical drama film directed by Liesl Tommy. It is based on the life of singer Aretha Franklin, and stars Jennifer Hudson in the role. Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Tate Donovan, and Mary J. Blige also star in supporting roles. The film is scheduled to be released theatrically on October 9, 2020 in the United States.
Cast
- Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin
- Skye Dakota Turner as young Aretha Franklin
- Forest Whitaker as C. L. Franklin
- Marlon Wayans as Ted White
- Audra McDonald as Barbara Siggers Franklin
- Mary J. Blige as Dinah Washington
- Marc Maron as Jerry Wexler
- Tate Donovan as John Hammond
- Tituss Burgess as James Cleveland
- Saycon Sengbloh as Erma Franklin
- Hailey Kilgore as Carolyn Franklin
- Kimberly Scott as Mama Franklin
- Lodric D. Collins as Smokey Robinson
Production
The project had been long in development, with Jennifer Hudson set to play Aretha Franklin. Franklin herself was involved with the development up until her death on August 16, 2018.<ref[https://variety.com/2018/music/news/aretha-franklin-films-biopic-amazing-grace-jennifer-hudson-1202909105/</ref> In January 2019, Liesl Tommy was set to direct the film.[1] The rest of the cast was added in October 2019, including Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald and Mary J. Blige.|first=[2]
In a June 2019 slate deal, MGM added Bron Creative as a co-financing and producing company to this film.[3] Filming began in Atlanta, Georgia on September 2, 2019,[4] and wrapped on February 15, 2020.[5] MGM's President of the Motion Picture Group, Jonathan Glickman, exited the company on February 1, 2020 with a first look deal starting with this picture.[6]
Release
It is scheduled to be released on October 9, 2020.[7] It was previously scheduled to be released on August 14.[8]
References
- ^ McNary, Dave (2019-01-10). "Aretha Franklin Biopic 'Respect' Taps Director". Variety. Retrieved 2020-03-05.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2019-10-18). "'Respect': MGM Aretha Franklin Biopic Casts Forest Whitaker; Marlon Wayans, Mary J. Blige & More". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-03-05.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Moreau, Jordan (June 6, 2019). "MGM and Bron Creative Enter $100 Million Co-Financing Deal". Variety. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ Ho, Rodney (September 10, 2019). "Aretha Franklin biopic 'Respect' starring Jennifer Hudson shooting in Georgia". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 2020-03-05.
- ^ Bennett, Anita (2020-02-15). "Jennifer Hudson Wraps Production On Aretha Franklin Biopic 'Respect'". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-03-05.
- ^ Lang, Brent; Kroll, Justin (January 3, 2020). "Michael De Luca to Replace Jonathan Glickman at MGM". Variety. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
- ^ Evans, Greg (December 20, 2019). "Jennifer Hudson Demands R-E-S-P-E-C-T In First-Look Aretha Franklin Biopic Footage". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- ^ McNary, Dave (2019-03-08). "Aretha Franklin Movie 'Respect' Gets Release Date". Variety. Retrieved 2020-03-05.