
- Jennifer Hudson Aretha Franklin
- Forest Whitaker Reverendo CL Franklin
- Marlon Wayans Ted White
- Audra McDonald Barbara Franklin
- Mary J. Blige Dinah Washington
- Marc Maron Jerry Wexler
- Tituss Burgess Reverendo James Cleveland
- Tate Donovan John Hammond
- Hailey Kilgore Carolyn Franklin
- Saycon Sengbloh Erma Franklin
- Heather Headley Clara Ward
- Skye Dakota Turner Aretha (joven)