Mar 21, 2021 · Aretha: Respect: Directed by Anthony Hemingway. With Cynthia Erivo, Malcolm Barrett, Patrice Covington, Rebecca Naomi Jones. Aretha Louise Franklin's relationship with her preacher father C.L. Franklin from a young girl through to adulthood, her marriage to her agent/husband Ted White, as well as her introduction to music producer Jerry Wexler ...

Mar 19, 2021 · Helmed by Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks, Genius: Aretha sees Emmy-, Grammy-, and Tony-winner Cynthia Erivo (one Oscar away from an EGOT) play Franklin throughout the decades of her...

Mar 25, 2021 · Cynthia Erivo opens up about how she became Aretha Franklin in the new season of National Geographic's Genius, and what she learned.

Starring Academy-Award Nominee Cynthia Erivo as Aretha Franklin. Also available on Hulu, Genius: Aretha explores the music and life of the Queen of Soul. Watch full episodes of Genius: Aretha online. Get sneak peeks and free episodes all on Nat Geo TV.

Cynthia Erivo discussed the making of National Geographic's 'Genius: Aretha' and how the she approached playing Aretha Franklin.

Jan 20, 2021 · While appearing virtually on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Monday, the 34-year-old actress spoke candidly about portraying the late music icon for the upcoming National Geographic feature, Genius: Aretha,...

Mar 16, 2021 · 'Genius: Aretha' star Cynthia Erivo reveals how she landed the coveted role of Aretha Franklin in the National Geographic series.

Mar 12, 2021 · Jumping on a call with Vanity Fair the afternoon of premiere day, Erivo emphasized just how important it was for her to do justice to Franklin while shining a light on the person behind the...

Mar 15, 2021 · It’s 1976, and Franklin (played by Cynthia Erivo) is hunkered down in a studio with Curtis Mayfield (Marque Richardson). She’s looking for a career reboot but is struggling to reach peak Aretha...

Mar 16, 2021 · Cynthia Erivo talks playing Aretha Franklin in new 'Genius' series, recording an album during a pandemic, and maybe becoming a U.S. citizen.