No one is quite like Whitney Houstonand now fans will get a fresh look at her life with the drama I want to dance with someone. The high-energy film will follow the diva from her early days as a casual nightclub singer to an all-around superstar, marking Whitney’s mark at the height of her fame.
There have been a lot of rumors surrounding Whitney’s biopic, which will premiere on December 21, 2022. The first trailer for the film came out on September 20, 2022, giving audiences a glimpse into the future. first look about Naomi Ackie as Whitney. Ashton Sanders plays Whitney’s husband Bobby Brown and Tamara Tunie To be Cissy HoustonWhitney’s mother. Highlights of the project Stanley Tucci as a record producer Clive Davis, who also acts as the producer of the film.
Here’s everything we know so far I want to dance with someoneincluding cast, filming details and release date.
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 popularity, showing her beginnings as Clive Davis’ protégé and her resounding success. The trailer promises moments from iconic music videos, her 1992 wedding to Bobby Brown, and her 1991 Super Bowl performance.
The preview is filled with bites from the singer’s biggest hits but seems to overlook some of the darker parts of Whitney’s life, like her tumultuous relationship with Bobby and her struggles. her with drugs. This is possible because unlike other unauthorized Whitney biopics, like the 2014 Lifetime TV series Whitney directed by Angela Bassett, I want to dance with someone approved by i wanna dance with somebody song and licensed to use her music catalog.
See where and when
I want to dance with someone will hit theaters exclusively on December 21, 2022, through Sony Pictures. Release date is initial confirmation The film’s year-end release made it highly regarded for the awards show round, while also giving the film a big chance at the holiday box office.
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, say at casting time, “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, Massachusettsas well at Worcester Regional AirportWang Theater and Cutler Majestic Theater and Gillette Stadium, in October and November 2021, according to sources.
