Key Sentence:
- While Aretha worships Franklin, the World as Queen Jiwa, who died on August 16, 2018.
- He continues his legacy as his story is immortalized on the big and small screens.
His biopic “Respect” is expected to hit theaters in August. Before he died, he chose Jennifer Hudson to tell his story on the big screen. Meanwhile, award-winning actress, singer, and songwriter Cynthia Erivo has been selected from a commercial to play the icon in National Geographic’s “Genius” anthology series.
Of course, viewers remember Erivo from “Outsider,” a psychological horror-thriller based on Stephen King’s novel of the identical name, which was broadcast on small screens. But, interestingly, Erivo had no idea that he was even being considered for the role. At a recent virtual press conference, he said, “I didn’t even know I was involved. I was in each car on my way to work when I got this call.
“I am shocked and very flattered that someone feels that their life is safe in my hands.” Interestingly, he got himself on the advertising radar after someone posted a video with him. “Someone was sent a video of me singing on the red carpet, and they said, ‘This girl might be right for her.’
“Well, it happened without knowing that it was possible, shook you up a bit.” But, when asked if it’s easier to get into the skin of a fictional person than it is, the 34-year-old British actress said, “I think you both have extraordinary qualities. One in which you feel something from the ground up on imagining and create.
“You introduce yourself to a new person. Then represent real people. Getting to know them was fun. Finding out what makes them wince, what makes them vulnerable, what they want is like learning to be a new person again.
“I wouldn’t choose between the two. Both have their challenges and sizes. “Apart from being an award-winning legend, Franklin is a mother, activist, and humanitarian role that is never taken lightly.
