Aretha Franklin Biopic Unlikely to Star Halle Berry - Spinner

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Now thatAretha Franklinis over her medical troubles, the Queen of Soul can turn her attention back to a proposed biopic of her life.

While Franklin has frequently mentioned that she wantsHalle Berryto play her on the silver screen, the Oscar-winning actress doesn't think she's really qualified for the part, thePress Asssociationreports.

"I can't sing!"Berry told E!'s Ryan Secrest."If I could carry a tune, I'd consider it."

Berry is no stranger to portraying iconic entertainers on film, as she's starred asPlatterssinger Zola Taylor in 'Why Do Fools Fall in Love' and the lead role in 'Introducing Dorothy Dandridge.' But because of Franklin's iconic voice, Berry doesn't feel she can fill her shoes."Someone should tell Aretha that I can't do her justice,"she said.

Last year, Franklin announced that she wantedDenzel Washingtonto play her father andTerrence Howardto portraySmokey Robinson.As Spinner previously reported, Franklin is currently recuperating after undergoing surgery in December for an unknown problem. Although stories circulated about the singer's health, Franklin recently announced that she never had pancreatic cancer.

Franklin is planning to get back to performing in May, and Columbia/Legacy is releasing 'Take a Look: Aretha Franklin Complete on Columbia,' a 11-CD/DVD box set on March 22.

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