The R&B singer told Hudson was supposed to star alongside her, Beyoncé and Anika Noni Rose in the 2006 movie musical

On a recent appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Usher explained that he was in the running to play one of the characters in the 2006 film of Dreamgirls, but ultimately was unable to appear. Watch the full conversation!

Although Usher did not specify which role he was to play, Playbill claimed in May 2005 that he was expected to play C.C. White

Singer-songwriter Usher and actress Jennifer Hudson were all set to share the screen once as on-screen siblings. However, things didn’t go as planned. Usher, during an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show revealed to the audience and Hudson that he almost starred alongside her in Dreamgirls.

Usher, the Grammy-winning singer, revealed he almost joined Jennifer Hudson in 'Dreamgirls'. Scheduling conflicts during his tour prevented him from starring in the film that earned Hudson an Academy Award.

During an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Tuesday, the U Got It Bad hitmaker recounted to host Jennifer how he was lined-up to take on a role in the 2006 musical drama but ended up having to give up the acting gig as he was on tour at the time.