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I Wanna Dance with Somebody (film)

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'I Wanna Dance with Somebody' is an upcoming American biographical musical drama film based on the life of American pop icon Whitney Houston. The film is directed by Kasi Lemmons and written by Anthony McCarten, with Houston's former record producer Clive Davis also serving as a producer on the film. It stars Naomi Ackie as Houston and Stanley Tucci as Davis, alongside Ashton Sanders, Tamara Tunie, Nafessa Williams, and Clarke Peters in supporting roles.

'I Wanna Dance with Somebody' is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 21, 2022, by Sony Pictures Releasing.

Premise



A look at the life and career of cultural icon Whitney Houston.

Cast



* Naomi Ackie as Whitney Houston

* Stanley Tucci as Clive Davis, Whitney's record producer

* Ashton Sanders as Bobby Brown, Whitney's husband

* Tamara Tunie as Cissy Houston, Whitney's mother

* Nafessa Williams as Robyn Crawford, Whitney's friend and assistant

* Clarke Peters as John Houston, Whitney's father

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. McCarten, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter who self-financed an option for Houston's life rights, wrote the script on spec, and lined up rights and music. On August 4, 2020, TriStar Pictures acquired the film. On September 1, 2021, Kasi Lemmons took over directing duties from Meghie who eventually served as an executive producer.

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

The film was expected to begin principal photography on August 9, 2021, in Newark, New Jersey and Boston, Massachusetts according to one source. In August 2021, Compelling Pictures was in pre-production on the film at Marina Studios in Boston. 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.

Release



The film is set to be released theatrically on December 21, 2022.

References




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