Trailer alert! Naomi Ackie stuns in Whitney Houston biopic [watch]Actress Naomi Ackie has been cast as iconic actress Whitney Houston in the upcoming biopic, I Wanna Dance with Somebody'.
by Naledi de Wee
16-09-2022 20:08
in Entertainment
Naomi Ackie looks stunning as iconic singer in the upcoming biopic, I Wanna Dance with Somebody'. Image via Twitter @digitalspy
Sony Pictures set social media on fire on Thursday 15 September after releasing the trailer for I Wanna Dance with Somebody, a biopic about legendary singer Whitney Houston. The film, starring English actress Naomi Ackie, will explore Whitney's rise to fame and feature some of her iconic hits.
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I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY' TRAILER I Wanan Dance with Somebody, directed by Kasi Lemmons, is named after Whitney Houston's iconic hit of the same name. As per Deadline, Naomi Ackie was cast to play the legendary singer in December 2020.
Naomi Ackie impressed us at every stage of the process. I was moved by her ability to capture the stage presence of a global icon while bringing humanity to her interior life, said Stella Meghie, who was the director of the film before Kasi Lemmons took over.
American actor Stanley Tucci, best known for his roles in Burlesque and The Hunger Games, will be playing Houston's music producer, Clive Davis. Ashton Sanders will play the singer's husband, Bobby Brown.
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The film is set to be released on 26 December.
WATCH THE TRAILER HERE
TWEEPS ARE READY TO HEAD TO THE THEATRE The I Wanna Dance with Somebody received high praise from film lovers on Twitter. One tweep questioned if the Naomi Ackie-led film could be the most authentic on-screen depiction of Whitney Houston.
Another Whitney story/film. Will this be the most authentic yet? questioned one tweep.
OMG I can't wait, this will be brilliant. Thank you, wrote another tweep.
I just know I'm gonna be a mess watching this.
Another Whitney story/ film. Will this be the most authentic yet. https://t.co/54zETbtIr1
Frankie (@FrankUgboro) September 16, 2022
OMG I can t wait this will be brilliant. Thank you.
Coolblackind (@charbrown20) September 15, 2022
I just know I m gonna be a mess watching this https://t.co/6c7I9s8JOn pic.twitter.com/0kJXM4WuVE
Dannaynay / (@TwerkistanPM) September 16, 2022
We will be watching https://t.co/H2XRWTKgFm
San (@sanlovesbillie) September 16, 2022
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WHAT CAN AUDIENCES EXPECT? Speaking to People, Kasi Lemmons said Naomi Ackie completely inhabits the character of Whitney Houston.
Audiences will get to experience the greatest voice of her generation, singing her most iconic hits, both in the studio and in concert. They'll see how she created that work, to better understand and appreciate her artistic process and singular creative genius, said Lemmons.
Her fans will love reliving the music while getting an intimate look at the woman behind The Voice. We'll all be reminded how lucky we were to have Whitney with us for the time we did.
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Trailer alert! Naomi Ackie stuns in Whitney Houston biopic [watch]Actress Naomi Ackie has been cast as iconic actress Whitney Houston in the upcoming biopic, I Wanna Dance with Somebody'. 
