Whitney Houston

Also joining the cast is Nafessa Williams (Black and Blue, Burning Sands) as Robyn Crawford, Houston's assistant and creative director, and Clarke Peters (The ...

It had not been authorised by the estate and Pat Houston at the time, said: “I say this to all Whitney’s family, friends and fan base: if you watch this movie, watch it knowing that Lifetime is notorious for making bad A documentary about Houston called Whitney: Can I Be Me was then released in 2017. Houston’s sister-in-law and the sole executor of the estate, Pat Houston, said: “Whitney’s legacy deserves only the best that can be given. Record producer and Houston mentor Clive Davies (Tucci’s character) is also on board as a producer. In 2015 Lifetime released an Angela Bassett-directed biopic that had Yaya DaCosta (Ugly Betty) playing Houston. But fans of Houston know that her story is not an easy one.

Naomi Ackie is bringing the life of Whitney Houston to the silver screen, in a “no-holds-barred portrait of the complex and multifaceted woman behind The ...

[Naomi Ackie](/artists/whitney-houston/biopic-film-naomi-ackie-cast/) will star in the lead role, in the a biographical drama about the life and times of the iconic pop singer. I know how to sing." Sing what I want to sing, be how I want to be.

Actor Naomi Ackie, star of The End of the F***ing World, plays Houston in the film, along with a cast that includes Ashton Sanders as Bobby Brown, Tamara Tunie ...

Regarded as one the most iconic artists ever, Houston sold over 200 million records internationally and was inducted into the Grammy, Rhythm and Blues Music, and Rock and Roll halls of fame. Ups and downs, triumphs, and disappointments, all of it mixing together to make up a life," she added. "She's been elevated in my life for so long that it felt like an impossible thing to achieve at times," she said.

'I Wanna Dance With Somebody', starring Naomi Ackie as Whitney Houston, has dropped its first trailer before its December release. Watch it here.

The same can’t be said for the extremely by-the-numbers first look at I Wanna Dance With Somebody. The whole trailer gives off pretty standard biopic vibes, the same ones that Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis couldn’t shake. With record label executive Clive Davis producing, the film quickly signed on British actress Naomi Ackie to portray Houston.

The 30-year-old English actress portrays the iconic singer in the film that is set to hit cinemas on Dec. 21. "From New Jersey choir girl to one of the best- ...

A coroner found cocaine, Benadryl, Xanax, Flexeril and cannabis in her system. Stanley Tucci plays music mogul Clive Davis and Ashton Sanders portrays Houston’s husband, singer Bobby Brown. Naomi Ackle embodies the late Whitney Houston in the trailer for the forthcoming biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody.

See Naomi Ackie As Whitney Houston in First Trailer for Biopic 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody': Stanley Tucci also makes his debut as Clive Davis.

The real Clive Davis, meanwhile, is serving as a producer on the film. The actress is known for her role as Bonnie in I know how to sing,” Houston retorts.

The first trailer for Star Wars' actor Naomi Ackie's Whitney Houston biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody is here.

I Wanna Dance With Somebody is directed by Kasi Lemmons and written by Anthony McCarten. [Naomi Ackie's](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a34988024/star-wars-naomi-ackie-whitney-houston-biopic/) Whitney Houston biopic [I Wanna Dance With Somebody](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a39815860/star-wars-naomi-ackie-whitney-houston-movie-first-look/) is here. [Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker star to play Whitney Houston in biopi](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a34988024/star-wars-naomi-ackie-whitney-houston-biopic/)

The highly anticipated Whitney Houston biopic is finally near release. Despite opposition from family members like Dionne Warwick, the film will be released ...

[I Wanna Dance With Somebody ](https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/whitney-houstons-producer-almost-passed-on-her-mega-hit-i-wanna-dance-with-somebody.html/)is a “joyous, emotional and heart-breaking celebration of the life and music of the greatest female R&B pop vocalist of all time, tracking her journey from obscurity to musical superstardom. [The Shade Room’s](https://www.instagram.com/p/CiiRNJjOMTT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link) post of the trailer. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2022/04/25/whitney-houston-biopic-naomi-ackie-footage-poster-cinemacon/7449368001/). I was moved by her ability to capture the stage presence of a global icon while bringing humanity to her interior life.” Despite opposition from family [members like Dionne Warwick](https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/dionne-warwick-whitney-houston-hologram-tour-opposition.html/), the film will be released right in time for the holidays this year. Sing what I want to sing, be how I want to be,” Houston’s character says in the trailer.