‘I Wanna Dance WIth Somebody’ Movie: Everything to Know About Whitney Houston Biopic

Looking back at Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston made an instant hit when she released the song “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” in 1987, at the age of 19. From there, she went on to win Grammy Awards, starred in hit films and toured the world, before tragically passing away in 2012.

I want to dance with someone provides a sunny glimpse into Whitney’s rise to fame, showing her beginnings as Clive Davis’ protégé. The trailer promises moments from iconic music videos, her 1992 wedding to Bobby Brown, and her 1991 Super Bowl performance. The preview is also chock full of bites from the singer’s biggest hits, but seems to omit some of the darker parts of Whitney’s life, like her tumultuous relationship with Bobby and her struggle. war with drugs.

See where and when

I want to dance with someone will hit theaters exclusively on December 21, 2022, through Sony Pictures. The original release date is confirmed for February 2022. The film’s year-end release makes it a priority for the awards round, while also giving the film a huge chance at the box office. holiday.

Crew

• Naomi Ackie plays the one and only Whitney Houston in I want to dance with someone. She made an impression with Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker and a BAFTA Award-winning role in Netflix’s The end of the world F *** Ingbefore landing part of the diva.
• BILLIONHe was the original director of I want to dance with someone, Stella Meghie, said at the time of casting, “We spent the better part of last year exhaustively searching for an actress who could play Whitney Houston. Naomi Ackie impressed us at every stage of the process. I was touched by her ability to capture the stage presence of a global icon while bringing humanity into her inner life.”
• Ashton Sanders as Bobby Brown, Whitney’s husband. Bobby and Whitney were married in 1992 and had a romantic relationship. They divorced in 2007 and the singer died 5 years later.
• Tamara Tunie drama Cissy Houston, Whitney’s mother. Cissy is a gospel and soul singer who pushed her daughter into the limelight.
• Stanley Tucci is a producer of tapes Clive Davis. Clive discovered Whitney after hearing her talk at a nightclub in the 80s. He also acted as a producer on the film.

Manager Kasi Lemmons was in charge of the musical biopic. The filmmaker has a knack for powerful stories, having previously led 2019 Harriet on abolitionist Harriet Tubman.

The script is in good hands with Anthony McCarten. He has proven to be a trump card in the field of biology, working on ‘Bohemian Rhapsody‘ and Theory of everythingearned him an Oscar nomination.

Filming details

I want to dance with someone began prime photography on August 9, 2021, in Newark, New Jersey, and Boston, Massachusetts. Scenes were filmed in Arlington, Massachusetts, as well as at Worcester Regional Airport, the Wang Theater and the Cutler Majestic Theater and Gillette Stadium, in October and November 2021, according to the source.