Genius/Until the Real Thing Comes Along

Until the Real Thing Comes Along
Season 3, Episode 2
Airdate	March 21, 2021
Production Number	3WBA02
Written by	Diana Son
Directed by	Neema Barnette
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Genius — Season Three

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Until the Real Thing Comes Along is the second episode of the third season of Genius, and the twenty-second episode overall.

Starring: Cynthia Erivo (Aretha Franklin), Malcolm Barrett (Ted White), Patrice Covington (Erma Franklin), Rebecca Naomi Jones (Carolyn Franklin), David Cross (Jerry Wexler), Kimberly Hébert Gregory (Ruth Bowen)

Introducing: Shaian Jordan (Little Re)

and Courtney B. Vance (C.L. Franklin)

Guest Starring: Pauletta Washington (Rachel Franklin)

Co-Starring: Phil Armijo (Hudson Gate Bartender), Chris Charm (Tom), Collette Coward (Aretha Piano Hand Double), Tina Fears (Clara Ward), Bri'anna Harper (Little Re Singing Double), Rashal James (Man at Party), Torrey Laamar (Ronnie), Brittney Level (Sex Circus Woman #1), Shayla Love (Sister Birdy), Iman Marshall (Lena Horne), Malik McCall (Marshall), Brent McGee (TV Producer), Clay Neal (Sister May), Nick Rosen (Lounge Pianist), Otis Sallid (Cholly Atkins), Ivory Shields (Woman at Party), Amber Reign Smith (Sex Circus Woman #2), Kevin Stillwell (John Hammond), Brian Troxell (Uncle Terry), Tywayne Wheatt (Brother Birdy)