GENIUS: ARETHA Showcases Cynthia Erivo as the Queen of Soul

National Geographic released a first photo of Cynthia Erivo as Aretha Franklin in the upcoming anthology season of GENIUS, ARETHA.

“Over the last few months, I’ve been preparing myself to embody the Queen of Soul, from relistening to her music to discovering her rare interviews and reading some amazing books on her — all to really capture Aretha’s attitude and spirit,” said Erivo in a statement. “I’m truly humbled to be working alongside a very talented and musical team. Together, we’ll serve the Queen and create something special.”

The series also stars Courtney B. Vance as C.L. Franklin, David Cross as Jerry Wexler, Malcolm Barrett as Ted White, Patrice Covington as Erma Franklin, Kimberly Hébert Gregory as Ruth Bowen, Rebecca Naomi Jones as Carolyn Franklin, and Sanai Victoria as Little Re.

GENIUS: ARETHA, May, National Geographic

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