Raphael Saadiq Joins Aretha Franklin Anthology Series as Executive Music Producer
National Geographic announced on Wednesday that Raphael Saadiq is set to be the executive music producer for the channel's upcoming limited series Genius: Aretha.
Nat Geo’s ‘Genius: Aretha’ Offers First Look Of Cynthia Erivo As Queen Of Soul
The eight-part limited series will be the first authorized scripted series about Franklin, tracing her life from gospel prodigy though civil rights champion and on to her uncontested status as one of the greatest singers of the 20th Century.
‘Genius: Aretha’ at Nat Geo Casts David Cross
Cross’ Wexler is described as a scrappy, Bronx-born legendary producer who is one of the first to spot Franklin’s incredible talent and potential.
Cynthia Erivo Cast in ‘Genius: Aretha’
National Geographic has found its Aretha Franklin for its upcoming season of “Genius” about the Queen of Soul: Cynthia Erivo has been cast in the title role.
Aretha Franklin Estate Joins Nat Geo’s ‘Genius’ Installment
It was announced at TCA in February that the upcoming season of Genius would be devoted to the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, who died in August at age 76.