TV/FILM: Franklin Wants Berry to Portray Her in Biopic
Aretha Franklin would like to see Halle Berry portray a younger version of the Queen of Soul in an upcoming biopic.
The 68-year-old singing legend this week revealed a wish list of actors she'd like to see sign up for a planned film about her life and career.
Besides Berry, Franklin says she wants another Academy Award winner Denzel Washington to play her father, the late C.L. Franklin. Her wish list also includes Academy Award nominee Terrence Howard as Motown star Smokey Robinson...
Dlisted — Three years ago, Aretha Franklin said that if Hollywood ever made a feature film version of her life she would want Halle Berry to play her. This comment launched a tidal... more info
All About Jazz — Aretha Franklin would like to see Halle Berry portray a younger version of the Queen of Soul in an upcoming biopic.
The 68-year-old singing legend this week revealed a... more info
ContactMusic — ARETHA FRANKLIN wants Oscar winner HALLE BERRY to play her in a forthcoming biopic.Movie bosses are planning to adapt the Queen of Soul's autiobiography Aretha From... more info
Detroit Free Press — Aretha Franklin is already the Queen of Soul and a millinery trendsetter. Now she's donning the hat of casting director. more info
Star Online, Malaysia — DETROIT (AP): Aretha Franklin wants Halle Berry to show her some R-E-S-P-E-C-T and sign on to portray a younger version of the Queen of Soul in an upcoming biopic. more info