Genius: Arethamarks the third installment of National Geographic‘s anthology period drama series, revolving around the life and career of Aretha Franklin — and now, Collider has an exclusive first look at a scene from one of tonight’s episodes, “Young, Gifted and Black,” written by Suzan-Lori Parks. The scene in particular takes place at an industry party, where a young Aretha Franklin (played by Cynthia Erivo) experiences visible frustration over … Continue reading ‘Genius: Aretha’ Gets a New Clip!! Check It Out!!

National Geographic has unveiled the new trailer for Genius: Aretha, the third installment in its ongoing Genius anthology series starring Cynthia Erivo. Each season, Genius focuses on the life of one major public figure whose life and work have made a serious impact on the culture at large. Previous seasons have focused on the lives of Albert Einstein (played by Geoffrey Rush) and Pablo Picasso (played by Antonio Banderas). Erivo is also no … Continue reading ‘Genius: Aretha’ Trailer Sees Cynthia Erivo Transforms Into the Iconic Soul Singer!! Check It Out!!

National Geographic and Fox 21 Television studios have just released the first look teaser trailer for the upcoming anthology series Genius: Aretha, starring Academy Award nominee Cynthia Erivo as the iconic singer Aretha Franklin. The 8-part series will premiere over four consecutive nights beginning this Memorial Day, May 25. The trailer is brief (it is a teaser), but we do get to see Erivo in … Continue reading ‘Genius: Aretha’: First Trailer Reveals Cynthia Erivo as Aretha Franklin!! Check It Out!!