The producers are Scott Bernstein (Straight Outta Compton) and multiple Grammy-nominated producer Harvey Mason Jr.(Dreamgirls), who has produced music for both Aretha Franklin and Jennifer Hudson.
Sengbloh will play Erma Franklin, Aretha’s eldest sister, and Kilgore will play Carolyn Franklin, Aretha’s sister.
Wayans will play Ted White, Aretha’s first husband, while McDonald will play Barbara Franklin, Aretha’s mother.
Franklin was also the father of Aretha and her manager early on in her career.