HALLE BERRY is the answer.

Yes, Aretha Franklin believes Halle is best suited to play the “older” her.

Say What?????

Halle has turned down the role feeling that she is not the most suitable choice. Although Aretha feels that, Halle is confident enough to play her and even though she can’t sing, she can lip synch as other actors have done previously for roles.

So yea . . . we’ll see how this unfolds lol.