Yes, it is true and very much exciting that pop-singer Jennifer Hudson is set to play Aretha Franklin in an upcoming movie.

The movie ‘Respect’ is also the song title of one of Aretha Franklin’s greatest music hits!

The Respect movie is based on the story of singer Aretha Franklin and how she entered the career of music. You will see what she experienced during her career and her normal life and how she made her music successful.

The movie cast includes Marc Maron, Mary J. Blige, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Queen Latifah, Tate Donovan, Tituss Burgess and Sky Dakota Turner. It is directed by Liesl Tommy.

Here is the teaser trailer of the Respect movie which will be premiered in December: