The story of superstar singer Whitney Houston is ultimately one about tragedy. Gone well before her time, one of the world’s brightest stars and greatest singers of all time still was able to leave an indelible mark on the world, which is shown in the new film, “I Wanna Dance with Somebody.”
As seen in the trailer for the film, “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” stars Naomi Ackie as Whitney Houston, a woman who exploded on the music scene in the ‘80s after people became transfixed with her incredible voice. Dominating the world of music for decades, her story reached its tragic end when Houston passed away in 2012.
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Joining Ackie in the cast are Stanley Tucci, Ashton Sanders, Tamara Tunie, Nafessa Williams, and Clarke Peters. The film is directed by Kasi Lemmons, based on a script by Anthony McCarten. Of course, if you’ve been paying attention, McCarten is the writer behind “Bohemian Rhapsody,” so you might be able to piece together just what type of biopic we’re dealing with here.
“I Wanna Dance with Somebody” arrives in theaters on December 23, just in time to take advantage of the Christmas holiday. You can watch the trailer below.
Here’s the synopsis:
I Wanna Dance with Somebody is a powerful and triumphant celebration of the incomparable Whitney Houston. Directed by Kasi Lemmons, written by Academy Award® nominee Anthony McCarten, produced by legendary music executive Clive Davis and starring BAFTA Award® winner Naomi Ackie, the film is a no-holds-barred portrait of the complex and multifaceted woman behind The Voice. From New Jersey choir girl to one of the best-selling and most awarded recording artists of all time, audiences are taken on an inspirational, poignant—and so emotional—journey through Houston’s trailblazing life and career, with show-stopping performances and a soundtrack of the icon’s most beloved hits as you’ve never heard them before. Don’t you wanna dance?