Respect (2020 film)

Respect is an upcoming American biographical drama film directed by Liesl Tommy. Based on the life of singer Aretha Franklin, it stars Jennifer Hudson in the leading role. Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Queen Latifah, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Tate Donovan, and Mary J. Blige also star in supporting roles. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on December 25, 2020, for a limited release in the United States, before expanding to a full wide release on January 15, 2021.[1]

Respect
Teaser poster
Directed byLiesl Tommy
Produced by
Screenplay byTracey Scott Wilson
Starring
CinematographyKramer Morgenthau
Edited byAvril Beukes
Production
company
Distributed byUnited Artists Releasing
(United States)
Universal Pictures
(international)
Release date
  • December 25, 2020 (2020-12-25) (United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Cast

Production

The project had been long in development, with Jennifer Hudson set to play Aretha Franklin. Franklin herself was involved with the development up until her death on August 16, 2018.[2] In January 2019, Liesl Tommy was set to direct the film.[3] The rest of the cast was added in October 2019, including Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Queen Latifah, Audra McDonald and Mary J. Blige.[4]

In a June 2019 slate deal, MGM added Bron Creative as a co-financing and producing company to this film.[5] Filming began in Atlanta, Georgia on September 2, 2019,[6] and wrapped on February 15, 2020.[7] Jonathan Glickman, MGM's President of the Motion Picture Group, exited the company on February 1, 2020, with a first look deal starting with the film.[8]

Release

Respect is scheduled for limited release in the United States on December 25, 2020, before expanding on January 8, 2021, and a full wide release on January 15.[9] It was originally scheduled for release on August 14, 2020, and then was pushed back to October 9.[10]

References
  1. D'Alessandro, Anthony (2020-03-26). "Aretha Franklin Biopic 'Respect' Heads To Christmas For Awards Season Rollout". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-03-26.
  2. Chris Willman (2018-08-17). "Aretha's Films: Whither Her Jennifer Hudson Biopic, 'Amazing Grace'?". Variety. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
  3. McNary, Dave (2019-01-10). "Aretha Franklin Biopic 'Respect' Taps Director". Variety. Retrieved 2020-03-05.
  4. D'Alessandro, Anthony (2019-10-18). "'Respect': MGM Aretha Franklin Biopic Casts Forest Whitaker; Marlon Wayans, Mary J. Blige & More". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-03-05.
  5. Moreau, Jordan (June 6, 2019). "MGM and Bron Creative Enter $100 Million Co-Financing Deal". Variety. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  6. Ho, Rodney (September 10, 2019). "Aretha Franklin biopic 'Respect' starring Jennifer Hudson shooting in Georgia". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 2020-03-05.
  7. Bennett, Anita (2020-02-15). "Jennifer Hudson Wraps Production On Aretha Franklin Biopic 'Respect'". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-03-05.
  8. Lang, Brent; Kroll, Justin (January 3, 2020). "Michael De Luca to Replace Jonathan Glickman at MGM". Variety. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
  9. D'Alessandro, Anthony (2020-03-26). "Aretha Franklin Biopic 'Respect' Heads To Christmas For Awards Season Rollout". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-03-26.
  10. Evans, Greg (2019-12-20). "Jennifer Hudson Demands R-E-S-P-E-C-T In First-Look Aretha Franklin Biopic Footage". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-03-26.
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