National Geographic to Air ‘GENIUS: ARETHA’ Series Mar 21

National Geographic and Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, The Color Purple) have announced the highly anticipated premiere date and official series trailer for the multiple Emmy award-winning anthology series GENIUS: ARETHA. From 20th Television and Imagine Television, this new season will premiere in the U.S. on the channel with double-stacked episodes across four consecutive nights, beginning on Sunday, March 21, at 9/8c. The premiere episodes will be available the next day on Hulu, culminating in a celebration of Aretha Franklin's birthday, with all eight episodes available to stream by Thursday, March 25.
Watch the trailer HERE.
Additionally, National Geographic's ongoing podcast series The Making Of released the first of three GENIUS: ARETHA themed episodes, which features in-depth interviews with individuals who are both in front of the camera and also those behind the scenes. The latest episode features GENIUS: ARETHA's cinematographer Kevin McKnight, costume designer Jennifer Bryan and choreographer Dondraico Johnson. They discuss the process of recreating and honoring key and iconic moments in Aretha Franklin's life.
GENIUS is National Geographic's critically acclaimed anthology series that dramatizes the fascinating stories of the world's most brilliant innovators and their extraordinary achievements with their volatile, passionate and complex personal relationships. This third season will explore Aretha Franklin's musical genius and incomparable career, as well as the immeasurable impact and lasting influence she has had on music and culture around the world. Franklin was a Gospel music prodigy, an outspoken civil rights champion and widely considered the greatest singer of the past 50 years, receiving countless honors throughout her career. GENIUS: ARETHA is the first-ever, definitive and only authorized scripted series on the life of the universally acclaimed Queen of Soul.
The previously announced cast includes triple threat Tony-, Emmy- and GRAMMY Award-winning Erivo as Aretha Franklin who will be performing many songs from Franklin's rich catalogue; the Emmy-winning Courtney B. Vance as Aretha's father, C.L. Franklin; Malcolm Barrett as Ted White, Franklin's first husband and business manager; David Cross as legendary music producer Jerry Wexler, who guided Franklin as she developed into a confident singer and commercial success.
Tags : ‘GENIUS: ARETHA’ Series Aretha Franklin Arethan Franklin docufilm aretha franklin news
Hot Trends
-
Anne Wilson Celebrates 2 Billion Streams and Gold Certification Following Release of "God Story" EP
-
Recent Accident Inspires Forrest Frank’s New Single "Lemonade (feat. The Figs)"
-
Lauren Daigle Releases Long-Shelved Worship Anthem “Let It Be a Hallelujah”
-
Praise Report: Forrest Frank’s Broken Back Healed Through Prayer and Faith
-
A Holy Disruption: Inside Coquí’s Unfiltered Sound and Spiritual Journey
-
Chuck Girard, Founding Member of Love Song, Shares Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis
-
Dante Bowe Rejoins Maverick City Music After "Accidentally" Posting Nude Selfie 3 Years Ago
-
"The First Hymn" – A Cinematic Journey Through 1,800 Years of Worship
-
Angelo & Veronica Announce New Album "Created For You"
-
Where Is Bebo Norman? Former Christian Music Star Finds New Purpose as a Physician Assistant
-
Calvin Simon Shares New Album "I Believe"
-
Christian Artist & Songwriter Cindy Morgan Weds
-
The Final Season: New Film "The Senior" Tells A True Story of Redemption and Resolve
-
Derek Webb, Former Caedmon's Call Guitarist and Vocalist, Attends the Dove Awards in a Dress
-
Mitch Wong Can't Shake Away God's Goodness with "Marvelous"
Most Popular
-
Anne Wilson Celebrates 2 Billion Streams and Gold Certification Following Release of "God Story" EP
-
Recent Accident Inspires Forrest Frank’s New Single "Lemonade (feat. The Figs)"
-
Lauren Daigle Releases Long-Shelved Worship Anthem “Let It Be a Hallelujah”
-
Praise Report: Forrest Frank’s Broken Back Healed Through Prayer and Faith
-
A Holy Disruption: Inside Coquí’s Unfiltered Sound and Spiritual Journey
-
Chuck Girard, Founding Member of Love Song, Shares Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis
-
Dante Bowe Rejoins Maverick City Music After "Accidentally" Posting Nude Selfie 3 Years Ago
-
"The First Hymn" – A Cinematic Journey Through 1,800 Years of Worship
-
Angelo & Veronica Announce New Album "Created For You"
-
Where Is Bebo Norman? Former Christian Music Star Finds New Purpose as a Physician Assistant
-
Calvin Simon Shares New Album "I Believe"
-
Christian Artist & Songwriter Cindy Morgan Weds
-
The Final Season: New Film "The Senior" Tells A True Story of Redemption and Resolve
-
Derek Webb, Former Caedmon's Call Guitarist and Vocalist, Attends the Dove Awards in a Dress
-
Mitch Wong Can't Shake Away God's Goodness with "Marvelous"