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Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Theatrical release poster
Directed byKasi Lemmons
Written byAnthony McCarten
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyBarry Ackroyd
Edited byDaysha Broadway
Music byWhitney Houston
Production
companies
Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing
Release date
  • December 23, 2022 (2022-12-23)
Running time
146 minutes
Countries
  • United States
  • New Zealand
LanguageEnglish

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody is an upcoming biographical musical film based on the life of American pop singer Whitney Houston. It is directed by Kasi Lemmons, written by Anthony McCarten, with music executive Clive Davis, who helped discover Houston, serving as one of the film's producers. Naomi Ackie stars as Houston, with Stanley Tucci, Ashton Sanders, Tamara Tunie, Nafessa Williams, and Clarke Peters in supporting roles.

A Whitney Houston biopic was announced in early 2020, with Ackie cast in the lead role that December, and rest of the cast signing on later the next year. Filming took place in Massachusetts and New Jersey from August though November 2021.

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on December 23, 2022 by Sony Pictures Releasing.

Premise

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

Cast

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, Denis O'Sullivan and Jeff Kalligheri.[1] 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.[1][2] 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] The 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 and Boston, Massachusetts according to one source.[8] In August 2021, Compelling Pictures was in pre-production on the film at Marina Studios in Boston.[9] In October and November, scenes were shot in Arlington, Massachusetts as well as at Worcester Regional Airport, Wang Theater and Cutler Majestic Theatre and Gillette Stadium.[10][11]

Release

The film is set to be released theatrically on December 23, 2022.[12]

References

  1. ^ a b Fleming, Mike Jr. (April 22, 2020). "Whitney Houston Biopic Crystallizes; Stella Meghie Directing, Anthony McCarten Writing Script For Houston Estate, Primary Wave & Clive Davis". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Fleming, Mike Jr. (August 4, 2020). "Sony's TriStar Wins Auction For Whitney Houston Biopic: Anthony McCarten Script, Stella Meghie Directs, Clive Davis & Estate Aboard". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  3. ^ Kroll, Justin (September 1, 2021). "Kasi Lemmons To Direct TriStar's Whitney Houston Biopic 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  4. ^ Gonzalez, Anthony (December 15, 2020). "Naomi Ackie Lands Role Of Whitney Houston In Sony TriStar's 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
  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". Productionlist.com. March 8, 2021. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  9. ^ Vlessing, Etan (August 20, 2021). "Compelling Pictures Books Marina Studios for Whitney Houston Biopic, Film Slate Shoots (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
  10. ^ Collings, Jesse (October 18, 2021). "Whitney Houston biopic films scenes in Arlington". Arlington Advocate. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  11. ^ Semon, Craig S. (October 17, 2021). "Whitney Houston biopic 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' takes off at Worcester Regional Airport". Telegram & Gazette. Retrieved November 5, 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". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 19, 2022.

External links

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