It looks like Jennifer Hudson is closer than ever to playing Aretha Franklin on the big screen. According to The Wrap, Straight Outta Compton producer Scott Bernstein is developing the film, and J-Hud’s people have confirmed that the two parties have been in talks about the project. http://blackamericaweb.com/2015/08/18/jennifer-hudson-set-to-portray-aretha-franklin-biopic/