'You have got to disturb the peace, when you can't get no peace': Respect trailer showcases Jennifer Hudson's vocal talent in Aretha Franklin biopic and references the late icon's political activism
- Jennifer Hudson portrays the iconic Aretha Franklin in the biopic Respect which explores her life's story
- Hudson is joined by an all-star cast including Mary J. Blige, Forest Whitaker, Tate Donovan and Marlon Wayans
- The film has been slated for release on Christmas Day, though that may change due to COVID-19
- Hudson could be up for her second Oscar for this powerful performance
- She won Best Supporting Actress for her first movie role, 2006's Dreamgirls
Jennifer Hudson has taken on the role of a lifetime, portraying the late Aretha Franklin in the first trailer for the upcoming biopic Respect. The iconic singer passed away in 2018 from pancreatic cancer aged 76.
Hudson, 38, who won an Oscar for her first ever movie role in Dreamgirls, may be eyeing Oscar gold once again for her powerful performance in Respect as she shows off her incredible vocal ability.
The film, which follows Aretha's incredible talents, personal life and political activism, comes from director Liesl Tommy is currently slated for release on Christmas Day, though that may change due to COVID-19.
First trailer: Jennifer Hudson takes on the role of a lifetime, portraying the inimitable Aretha Franklin in the first trailer for the upcoming biopic Respect
Oscar contender? Hudson, (left) who won an Oscar for her first ever movie role in Dreamgirls, may be eyeing Oscar gold once again for her powerful performance in Respect as she emulates Aretha (pictured right in 1967)
The trailer begins with Franklin on stage, belting out lyrics to her iconic song Respect, along with flashback shots of Franklin as a little girl.
Franklin is also seen meeting with one of the most popular black singers of the 1950s, Dinah Washington (Mary J. Blige), as Franklin tells her she's put out four albums, though Washington notes she's had, 'no hits.'
'Honey, find the songs that move you, until you do that, you ain't going nowhere,' Washington tells a dejected Franklin.
Respect: The trailer begins with Franklin on stage, belting out lyrics to her iconic song Respect, along with flashback shots of Franklin as a little girl.
Dinah: Franklin is also seen meeting with one of the most popular black singers of the 1950s, Dinah Washington (Mary J. Blige), as Franklin tells her she's put out four albums, though Washington notes she's had, 'no hits'
Manager: There is also a brief shot of Franklin meeting Ted White (Marlon Wayans), who would become her manager and first husband, along with shots of Franklin recording Respect in the studio
Peace: There are a number of shots of Franklin performing, along with a press conference where Franklin tells reporters, 'You have got to disturb the peace, when you can't get no peace'
There is also a brief shot of Franklin meeting Ted White (Marlon Wayans), who would become her manager and first husband, along with shots of Franklin recording Respect in the studio.
Franklin is also seen meeting influential music producer Jerry Wexler (Marc Maron), who produced other iconic artists like Ray Charles and Led Zeppelin.
'Aretha, you do talk, don't you? Not just sing?' Wexler asks, when the singer responds, 'I'd like you to call me Miss Franklin.'
Talk: 'Aretha, you do talk, don't you? Not just sing?' Wexler asks, when the singer responds, 'I'd like you to call me Miss Franklin'
A vision: The trailer alludes to Aretha's huge popularity as she is adored by thousands of fans
On stage: The trailer ends with more shots of Hudson (left) belting out Franklin's title tune Respect on stage
There are a number of shots of Franklin performing, along with a press conference where Franklin tells reporters, 'You have got to disturb the peace, when you can't get no peace.'
Franklin said that very quote after offering to bail out out civil rights activist Angela Davis in 1970, which made headlines.
The trailer ends with more shots of Hudson belting out Franklin's title tune Respect on stage.
Powerful: Aretha's iconic hit single Respect, was released in 1967 and has stood the test of time (date unknown)
Powerhouse: Jennifer shows off her incredible vocal talents as she takes on the role of the legendary artist
Respect also stars Forest Whitaker as C.L. Franklin, Aretha's father, Tituss Burgess as Reverend Dr. James Cleveland, known as the King of Gospel music and Tate Donovan as John Hammond, who discovered Aretha when she was an 18-year-old gospel singer.
Liesl Tommy makes her feature directorial debut with Respect, after directing episodes of Queen Sugar, Insecure and The Walking Dead, working from a script by Tracey Scott Wilson (Fosse/Verdon, The Americans).
Respect is slated to will hit theaters nationwide on December 25.
Cast: Respect also stars Forest Whitaker as C.L. Franklin, Aretha's father, Tituss Burgess as Reverend Dr. James Cleveland, known as the King of Gospel music and Tate Donovan as John Hammond, who discovered Aretha when she was an 18-year-old gospel singer
I'm with the band: The trailer shows the musicians around Aretha who supported her talents
In theaters: Respect will hit theaters nationwide on December 25
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