'Genius: Aretha': Cynthia Erivo Fabulously Embodies the Queen of Soul in First Teaser

Brad Pitt, Scarlett Johansson and Cynthia Erivo are among the stars urging people to register to vote in the upcoming US election.

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Nearly two years after ’s death in August 2018, the story of her life and career is being told onscreen in two competing scripted projects: as a limited TV series in the third installment of National Geographic’s Emmy-winning  series and as a star-studded biopic from MGM Studios. The series will star breakout actress as Franklin, while Oscar winner will take on the Queen of Soul in the film version. 

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Aretha Franklin remains one of the most iconic singers of all time, and now a new National Geographic series is set to take a closer look at her life and legacy. Oscar-nominated Harriet actress Cynthia Erivo will play the legendary star in the first authorized limited edition series about Franklin.

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National Geographic unveiled a first-look national teaser for the scripted anthology series Genius: Aretha, with Cynthia Erivo starring as Aretha Franklin, during the 2020 Oscars telecast on Sunday night.In the 30-second teaser, Erivo is shown in many different looks as she tackles the role of the troubled star who died in 2018 at age 76. At one point in the spot she faces the stage, and the next, she is caught up in a domestic dispute.

National Geographic is still a couple of months away from its new season of its anthology drama series Genius, but one of the most-lauded stars of this year's awards season is ready to take the screen as its Queen of Soul. On Friday (Feb.

Cynthia Erivo, 33, is one of the many nominees who will be attending the 2020 Oscars on Feb. 9. Cynthia’s powerful performance in the critically-acclaimed film Harriet has earned Cynthia her very first Oscar nomination of her career. Cynthia is not just a movie star, she’s also a renowned stage actor and is making waves on TV right now. HollywoodLife has 5 key things you need to know about Cynthia.

In today’s TV news roundup, National Geographic released a teaser for “Genius: Aretha” and Quibi released a teaser for “Most Dangerous Game” starring Liam Hemsworth.