Dave McNary Film ReporterJennifer Hudson is producing and eyed to star in an untitled Christmas song comedy at New Line.The feature will include both new and classic Christmas songs and center on a down-and-out singer’s life being turned upside down when she is mistaken for writing the next Christmas hit.
Ira Madison III is writing the screenplay.Hudson will next be seen as Aretha Franklin in the biopic “Respect,” directed by Liesl Tommy.
Hudson, who was hand-picked by Franklin to play the role, executive produced the film. MGM is planning an Aug. 13, 2021, release date for “Respect,” which also stars Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald and Mary J.
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