Cynthia Erivo Reveals the Hardest Aretha Franklin Song She Performed on ‘Genius’ | Rotten Tomatoes

For the third season of ‘Genius,’ National Geographic dives into the life – and artistic genius – of Aretha Franklin. The Queen of Soul is played by a queen of Broadway and the West End – and lately film and TV – in Cynthia Erivo, who sat down with Rotten Tomatoes to talk about the honor and challenges of playing the “Respect” singer. Plus, we also caught up with co-stars Shaian Jordan, Courtney B. Vance, Malcolm Barrett, and David Cross, and series writer/creator Suzan-Lori Parks, to talk about the legacy of Franklin, selecting songs for the project, and the Queen’s relationship with her family, her music, and the industry. ► Learn more about this show on Rotten Tomatoes: Want to be notified of all the latest TV shows? Subscribe to the channel and click the bell icon to stay up to date. Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Shaian Jordan, Courtney B. Vance Network: National Geographic Synopsis: GENIUS is an Emmy-winning anthol