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I Wanna Dance with Somebody is an American biographical musical drama film, based on the life of American singer and actress Whitney Houston, directed by Kasi Lemmons. The film stars Naomi Ackie, Ashton Sanders, and Stanley Tucci.

I Wanna Dance with Somebody was released in the United States on December 21, 2022, by Sony Pictures Releasing.

Premise[]

The film takes a look at the life and career of singer Whitney Houston.

Cast[]

  • Naomi Ackie as Whitney Houston
  • Ashton Sanders as Bobby Brown
  • Stanley Tucci as Clive Davis
  • Nafessa Williams as Robyn Crawford
  • Clarke Peters as John Houston
  • Tamara Tunie as Cissy Houston
  • Daniel Washington as Gay Houston
  • Kris SidBerry as Patricia Houston

Production[]

On April 22, 2020, Stella Meghie was set to direct a Whitney Houston biopic titled I Wanna Dance with Somebody, with Anthony McCarten attached to pen the screenplay and produce the film along with Clive Davis, Pat Houston, Larry Mestel, and Denis O'Sullivan.[1] On August 4, 2020, TriStar Pictures acquired the film.[2] On September 1, 2021, Kasi Lemmons took over directing duties from Meghie who eventually served as an executive producer.[3]

On December 15, 2020, Naomi Ackie was set to portray Houston.[4] In September 2021, Ashton Sanders was cast as Bobby Brown, Houston's husband for fifteen years.[5] That same month, Stanley Tucci was cast as Clive Davis.[6] In October 2021, Nafessa Williams, Clarke Peters, and Tamara Tunie were cast in the film.[7]

The film was expected to begin principal photography on August 9, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey.[8] On August 20, 2021, pre-production on the film started to begin principal photography at Marina Studios in Boston, Massachusetts.[9] In October and November, scenes were shot in Arlington, Massachusetts as well as at the Worcester Regional Airport, Wang Theater and Cutler Majestic Theatre and Gillette Stadium.[10][11]

Release[]

The film is set to be released for the Christmas holiday on December 21, 2022.[12]

Videos[]

References[]

  1. Fleming, Mike Jr.. "Whitney Houston Biopic Crystallizes; Stella Meghie Directing, Anthony McCarten Writing Script For Houston Estate, Primary Wave & Clive Davis", April 22, 2020. 
  2. Fleming, Mike Jr.. "Sony’s TriStar Wins Auction For Whitney Houston Biopic: Anthony McCarten Script, Stella Meghie Directs, Clive Davis & Estate Aboard", August 4, 2020. 
  3. Kroll, Justin. "Kasi Lemmons To Direct TriStar’s Whitney Houston Biopic ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’", September 1, 2021. 
  4. Gonzalez, Anthony (December 15, 2020). Naomi Ackie Lands Role Of Whitney Houston In Sony TriStar’s ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’.
  5. Dela Paz, Maggie (September 21, 2021). I Wanna Dance With Somebody: Ashton Sanders Cast as Bobby Brown in Whitney Houston Biopic.
  6. Dela Paz, Maggie (September 24, 2021). Stanley Tucci Cast as Clive Davis in TriStar’s Whitney Houston Biopic.
  7. Dela Paz, Maggie (October 5, 2021). Nafessa Williams Joins Naomi Ackie in TriStar's Whitney Houston Biopic.
  8. I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Production Listing (March 8, 2021). Retrieved on September 24, 2021.
  9. Vlessing, Etan (August 20, 2021). Compelling Pictures Books Marina Studios for Whitney Houston Biopic, Film Slate Shoots (Exclusive).
  10. Whitney Houston biopic films scenes in Arlington (October 18, 2021).
  11. Whitney Houston biopic 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' takes off at Worcester Regional Airport (October 17, 2021).
  12. Pedersen, Erik (February 18, 2022). Sony Moves Oh Hell No Off Schedule, Confirms A Man Called Otto For Christmas, Sets Umma Date & More.

External links[]

Template:Whitney Houston Template:Kasi Lemmons

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