- Original name: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
- Country: USA
- Genre: biography
- Producer: Stella Maggie
- World premiere: 2022
- Premiere in Russia: 2022
Bohemian Rhapsody scriptwriter Anthony McCarten is preparing a biopic about Whitney Houston's fate and success, tentatively titled I Wanna Dance with Somebody, which is already in production. Negotiations are underway with Stella Mega, who claims to be the director's chair, but she has not yet been officially approved. Information on the exact release date and trailer will appear later. The premiere will take place in 2022.
Plot
The biographical tape tells the story of the growing up of the legendary Whitney Houston, her youth and rise to fame. The film will also highlight the dark side of the singer's personality, because in her life there was a place of background depression and addiction to drugs.
Production
Stella Megie (Gene from the Jones, Grown Up, Weekend, White Crow, Photography, All This World, American Princess) will most likely be the director. Written and co-produced by Anthony McCarten (English Harem, Bohemian Rhapsody, Death of a Superhero, The Two Popes, Dark Times, The Siege, Stephen Hawking Universe).
Actors
Not announced yet. The names of the actresses considered for the lead role (Whitney) have not been released.
Interesting Facts
Interesting that:
- Houston's own music manager, Clive Davis, and a relative of the soloist, Pat Houston, will be involved in the making of I Wanna Dance with Somebody.
- Whitney Houston's debut album was released in 1985 and included such classics as The Greatest Love for All and Keeping All My Love for You. Among her other hits are "I want to dance with someone."