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Naomi Ackie stars as Whitney Houston in the upcoming biopic “I Wanna Dance with Somebody”.
Houston fans can check out Ackie, whose credits include roles in “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” and “Doctor Who,” starring the late singer in a trailer for the film, which was released Thursday.
“From the New Jersey choir girl to one of the best-selling and most award-winning performers of all time, audiences are taken on an inspiring, poignant — and so emotional — journey through Houston’s groundbreaking life and career,” the official synopsis for the film teased. .
“I Wanna Dance with Somebody” was written by Anthony McCarten, who also wrote the hit 2018 Freddie Mercury biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody”. The direction is in the hands of Kasi Lemmons.
The film is produced by Clive Davis, who is played by Stanley Tucci in the film.
Many of Houston’s hit songs are featured in the film, which includes not only the career highlights, but also the tough times the singer had.
“I Wanna Dance with Somebody” hits theaters December 21.
See the trailer below: