This is not believable casting. Franklin is about 300lbs heavier than Berry.
Wendy Williams(TALK SHOW HOST) put her two cents in, suggesting Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah or Taraji P. Henson could handle the role.
I think it should go to Jennifer Hudson - myself.
Jennifer can do her justice vocally.
Maybe I could have Angelina Jolie portray me in the movie of my life.
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The Oscar-winner recently admitted she wouldn't feel comfortable taking on a role in a musical picture, saying, "If I could carry a tune, I'd consider it. Someone should tell Aretha that I can't do her justice."
But Franklin is determined to get Berry to sign up and she is urging the actress not to dismiss the part.
In a statement read out on the "The Wendy Williams Show," Franklin says, "She shouldn't underestimate her own talent ... I never expected Halle to sing. She's an actress, not a singer. Many actors have portrayed vocalists by lip-syncing to the artist's original recordings."