I Wanna Dance with Somebody (film)

I Wanna Dance with Somebody is an upcoming American musical biopic of Whitney Houston directed by Kasi Lemmons.

I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Directed byKasi Lemmons
Screenplay byAnthony McCarten
Produced by
  • Anthony McCarten
  • Pat Houston
  • Larry Mestel
  • Denis O’Sullivan
  • Clive Davis
StarringNaomi Ackie
Ashton Sanders
Stanley Tucci
CinematographyBarry Ackroyd
Production
companies
Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing
Release date
  • December 23, 2022 (2022-12-23)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

A look at the life & career of legendary pop/R&B vocalist, Whitney Houston.

Cast

Production

On April 22, 2020, Stella Meghie was set to direct the Whitney Houston biopic “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” with Anthony McCarten attached to write and produce the film with Clive Davis, Pat Houston, Larry Mestel, and Denis O’Sullivan.[1] On August 4, 2020, TriStar Pictures acquired the movie.[2] On September 1, 2021, Kasi Lemmons took over directing duties from Meghie.[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 spouse for 15 years.[5] That 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 is expected to begin principal photography on August 9, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey.[8] On August 20, 2021, pre-production on the film started to begin principal photography at Marina Studios in Boston, Massachusetts.[9] In October & November scenes were shot in Arlington, Massachusetts as well as at the Worcester Regional Airport, Wang Theater and Cutler Majestic Theatre and Gillette Stadium.[10][11]

Release

The film is set to be released for the Christmas holiday in 2022.[2][12]

References
  1. 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. 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 5 November 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 5 November 2021.
  12. Pedersen, Erik (September 9, 2021). "Sony Sets Dates For Whitney Houston & George Foreman Biopics, Two Others; 'Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile' On The Move". Deadline. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
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