Jennifer Hudsonis showing some respect for the Queen of Soul.On Tuesday, theDreamgirlsactress, 38, was photographed in New York City while on the set ofRespect, the 2020 biopic film based on the life ofAretha Franklin.In the photos, Hudson, who portrays the legendary singer in the movie, got into character wearing a retro-style bun paired with an over-sized tweed coat and elaborate earrings, as she walked the streets beside costarMarlon Wayans, who plays Franklin’s first husband, Ted White.Wayans, 47, looked the part dressed in a plaid coat, grey suit and a classic feathered-fedora hat. One of the on-set photos captured the pair taking a break from their walk to lock lips for the romantic scene.Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC ImagesJennifer Hudson and Marlon Wayans.Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC ImagesJennifer Hudson.Theater director Liesl Tommy will direct the upcoming film, which also starsForest Whitaker,Audra McDonald, Mary J. Blige, Hailey Kilgore, Marc Maron, Tate Donovan and Tituss BurgessAnd while Hudson’s role as Franklin was announced last year, in 2016, Franklin told PEOPLE that she had already approved of who was going to portray her on-screen.“I’ve talked to the person that is going to play me,” she said. “I’m not going to say who I chose, but I’ve talked to her and she’s ready and I’m happy with her.”Hudson remembered Franklin at her 2018 funeral with anelectrifying performanceof “Amazing Grace” in Detroit. Her final sustained notes drew cheers from the audience, who rose to their feet in rapturous ovation for the star.Paul Sancya/AP/ShutterstockIn May, Hudson gave a surprise performance in honor of Franklin at the Pulitzer Prize luncheon at Columbia University, where the late singer was beingposthumously honored“for her indelible contribution to American music and culture for more than five decades.”As she did for Franklin’s funeral, Hudson once again paid tribute to the Queen of Soul with a now-iconic performance of “Amazing Grace.”Jennifer Hudson.Bebeto Matthews/AP/REX/ShutterstockHudson commemorated the occasion on her Instagram shortly after and highlighted the significance of Franklin’s Pulitzer Prize special citation honor asthe first individual womanto earn the special prize since it was first awarded back in 1930.“Franklin’s citation was a rare move for the @pulitzerprizes. The queen still reigns,” Hudson shared on Instagram at the time.Respectis in theaters Aug. 14, 2020.
Jennifer Hudsonis showing some respect for the Queen of Soul.
On Tuesday, theDreamgirlsactress, 38, was photographed in New York City while on the set ofRespect, the 2020 biopic film based on the life ofAretha Franklin.
In the photos, Hudson, who portrays the legendary singer in the movie, got into character wearing a retro-style bun paired with an over-sized tweed coat and elaborate earrings, as she walked the streets beside costarMarlon Wayans, who plays Franklin’s first husband, Ted White.
Wayans, 47, looked the part dressed in a plaid coat, grey suit and a classic feathered-fedora hat. One of the on-set photos captured the pair taking a break from their walk to lock lips for the romantic scene.
Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images
Jennifer Hudson and Marlon Wayans.Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images
Jennifer Hudson.
Theater director Liesl Tommy will direct the upcoming film, which also starsForest Whitaker,Audra McDonald, Mary J. Blige, Hailey Kilgore, Marc Maron, Tate Donovan and Tituss Burgess
And while Hudson’s role as Franklin was announced last year, in 2016, Franklin told PEOPLE that she had already approved of who was going to portray her on-screen.
“I’ve talked to the person that is going to play me,” she said. “I’m not going to say who I chose, but I’ve talked to her and she’s ready and I’m happy with her.”
Hudson remembered Franklin at her 2018 funeral with anelectrifying performanceof “Amazing Grace” in Detroit. Her final sustained notes drew cheers from the audience, who rose to their feet in rapturous ovation for the star.
Paul Sancya/AP/Shutterstock
In May, Hudson gave a surprise performance in honor of Franklin at the Pulitzer Prize luncheon at Columbia University, where the late singer was beingposthumously honored“for her indelible contribution to American music and culture for more than five decades.”
As she did for Franklin’s funeral, Hudson once again paid tribute to the Queen of Soul with a now-iconic performance of “Amazing Grace.”
Jennifer Hudson.Bebeto Matthews/AP/REX/Shutterstock
Hudson commemorated the occasion on her Instagram shortly after and highlighted the significance of Franklin’s Pulitzer Prize special citation honor asthe first individual womanto earn the special prize since it was first awarded back in 1930.
“Franklin’s citation was a rare move for the @pulitzerprizes. The queen still reigns,” Hudson shared on Instagram at the time.
Respectis in theaters Aug. 14, 2020.
source: people.com
