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FIRST LOOK: Cynthia Erivo as Aretha Franklin

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Actress Cynthia Erivo as Aretha Franklin From Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, Eight-Part Limited Series to Premiere May 2020 on National Geographic (WASHINGTON, DC - DEC. 6, 2019)  Today, National Geographic and Fox 21 Television Studios released a first look photo of triple threat Tony-, Emmy- and Grammy Award-winning  Cynthia Erivo  ("Harriet," "The Color Purple") as Aretha Franklin during the  GENIUS: ARETHA  start of production.  "Over the last few months, I've been preparing myself to embody the Queen of Soul, from relistening to her music to discovering her rare interviews and reading some amazing books on her - all to really capture Aretha's attitude and spirit," said Erivo. "I'm truly humbled to be working alongside a very talented and musical team. Together, we'll serve the Queen and create something special."  The ensemble cast includes  Courtney B. Vance  ("The People v. O.J. Simpson: Am...