Whitney Houston‘s story is set for the spotlight like never before.
Well-treaded terrain, both during the legend’s life and following her 2012 passing, her story is receiving the big-screen biopic treatment with the arrival of ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody.’
Due in theaters this December, the film sets out to serve as the most seismic and most definitive take on a narrative like no other.
Directed by Kasi Lemons, ‘I Wanna Dance’ is written and produced by Anthony McCarten – who helmed Oscar winner ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ (the blockbuster biopic about Queen). It notably serves as the only film production on Houston’s life to be released in partnership with the diva’s Estate and longtime collaborator Clive Davis in the mix. A move that will see the flick feature original recordings of the icon’s music too.
Ahead of its arrival in theaters, Sony Pictures has unveiled the first-look trailer – showcasing lead Naomi Ackie as Houston and the lifelong span the film will delve into.
What are you waiting for? Watch the trailer below…
‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ hits US theaters on December 21 and arrives in UK cinemas on December 26.
Will you be watching?
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Tragic.
OMG ANOTHER ONE?????
If this is the case they was better off getting Brandy to play her 🤷 The recreated video moments look pretty cool but that’s about it..I’ll wait til this hits VH1 or something, won’t spend my coins at nown’t theatre to see this
Seems like she does a good job capturing Whitney’s personality, tone of voice and mannerisms but I’m not sure if it will be enough to make up for the fact that she looks so different from Whitney.
I agree. I hear Whitney but I don’t see or feel Whitney.
Finally a post about a drug addicted legend, i was waiting for this all day. Thanx TGJ!!
Your nasty ass is smoking crack all day 💅🏾
That’s Jynkx’s new profile.
The Obsession is remarkable lol
She looks high as a m o t h e r f u c k e r💅🏾 Say no to crack, bro
It’s a NO for me
This looks much better than the othe movies it seems like they fouces more on her career. The other versions were all about Bobby Brown, her drugs, drama etc (rality show). This one looks like a moviei did not expect this but we will see.
Shout out to mr. Clive Davis Nobody knew Whitney like Clive glad he is on board
Yeah including all her miscarriages and abortions because of all that crack.
Who Beyonce Cause that’s what she said oopp
Crackney had several miscarriages and accidental pregnancies she had to abort because of being on drugs.
She was unable to take care of the child she already had.
Or even herself.
More lies from a child abuser like yourself you and UN born baby killer Beyonce
B****
Story of your life shayla q**** lol
You in denial, dusty ass. Lay off the crack and then maybe, just maybe, you’ll be able to string an entire coherent sentence together.
This looks good, but the actress looks like she is doing a skit on MAD TV. Like wrong choice for sure in terms of looks. This ain’t the one. Sorry.
And this story is old…. Zzzz
RIP Bobbie and Nippy. Xoxo
I’m sure Naomi Ackie is great!
But she looks nothing like Whitney no which way you look at it.
That’s the most off putting part of the trailer so far.
Just cause she’s black doesn’t mean she’s the right choice to be Whitney.
As a person of colour myself I feel they stuffed up in casting her.
I’m sure Naomi Ackie is great!
But she looks nothing like Whitney no which way you look at it.
That’s the most off putting part of the trailer so far.
Just cause she’s black doesn’t mean she’s the right choice to be Whitney.
As a person of colour myself I feel they stuffed up in casting her.
Looks like a MadTv skit