Cynthia Erivo on her dream role playing Aretha Franklin in Genius

Despite her mother's support she didn't believe she would find work in acting so decided to study a degree in music psychology at the University ...

Cynthia Erivo talks portraying Aretha Franklin in 'Genius - YouTube

The Tony, Emmy and Grammy winner plays the Queen of Soul in the new National Geographic anthology series. READ MORE: https://gma.abc/38WgUdb ...

How Cynthia Erivo Became Aretha Franklin for Nat Geo's Genius

... a woman on a similar quest to fulfill her own dreams. ... During a RADA musical, Erivo was cast in a minor role ... her first play. Play Icon

Cynthia Erivo won the role of Aretha Franklin singing on a red carpet

'Genius: Aretha' star Cynthia Erivo reveals how she landed the coveted role of Aretha Franklin in the National Geographic series.

Cynthia Erivo of 'Genius: Aretha,' on Playing the Queen of Soul

The Tony and Grammy Award winner was nominated for an Emmy for her portrayal of Aretha Franklin in the National Geographic series.

Cynthia Erivo's 'Aretha' role may be her greatest yet

... Purple' and 'Harriet,' Erivo takes on her most challenging assignment to date: playing Aretha Franklin in NatGeo's 'Genius.'

Cynthia Erivo Plays Aretha Franklin in "Genius - YouTube

Cynthia Erivo talks about learning to sing like Aretha Franklin for "Genius: Aretha" and performing in front of her.

Cynthia Erivo Reveals Why Playing Aretha Franklin Was Like a ...

Cynthia Erivo discussed the making of National Geographic's 'Genius: Aretha' and how the she approached playing Aretha Franklin.

Genius: Aretha | FYC | Cynthia Erivo embodies Aretha Franklin in ...

Cynthia Erivo embodies Aretha Franklin in #GeniusAretha Nominated for three Primetime Emmys®, including Outstanding Lead Actress in a ...

'Genius' actor Cynthia Erivo opens up her voice on 'Ch. 1 Vs. 1' - NPR

The British actor and singer played abolitionist Harriet Tubman in Harriet, and Aretha Franklin in Genius: Aretha. Now Erivo has a debut ...

Cynthia Erivo And Courtney B. Vance Discuss Their Roles In 'Genius

Cynthia Erivo and Courtney B. Vance discuss teaming up to honor the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin in the series #GeniusAretha, ...

Cynthia Erivo ('Genius: Aretha') on being 'blown away' by ... - YouTube

... Cynthia Erivo when describing her reaction to being cast in the National Geographic's bioseries about Aretha Franklin, "Genius: Aretha." "I ...

Interview: Cynthia Erivo Talks Portraying the Legendary Aretha ...

Erivo plays Aretha in Genius: Aretha, and unlike a film, Aretha's life story is told compellingly in the Nat Geo mini-series. The narrative ...

With much respect, Cynthia Erivo takes on Queen of Soul | AP News

NEW YORK (AP) — The Tony Awards could bring Cynthia Erivo another Emmy. Days after the British performer belted Aretha Franklin's “Ain't No ...

Cynthia Erivo on the 'Overwhelming Responsibility' of Playing ...

Cynthia Erivo on the 'Overwhelming Responsibility' of Playing Aretha Franklin: 'One of My Heroes'. TheWrap awards magazine: The 'Genius: Aretha ...

What Aretha Franklin did that simply made Cynthia Erivo's life

Along with "Genius: Aretha," Cynthia Erivo now has a debut album and a children's book releasing in the fall, a role in the upcoming ...

Cynthia Erivo Reveals the Encouraging Words Aretha Franklin Told ...

Cynthia Erivo, who plays Aretha Franklin in National Geographic's Genius series, shared the message of encouragement she received from the ...

Cynthia Erivo brings Aretha Franklin to life in new limited series

... Cynthia Erivo has stepped into the role of this music legend. ... Erivo does her own singing in "Genius: Aretha. ... dream is just as ...

Cynthia Erivo Interview and Cover Photo Shoot - DuJour

Emmy, Tony and Grammy award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo discusses her role as Aretha Franklin in the new National Geographic Channel series “Genius.”

Cynthia Erivo takes on Queen of Soul for 'Aretha' - Chicago Sun-Times

Erivo is playing Aretha Franklin in the eight-episode series “Genius: Aretha” debuting March 21 on NatGeo.