Insights of Whitney Houston Biopic

"I Wanna Dance With Somebody" hits theaters on Dec. 21, 2022.

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In the film "I Wanna Dance With Somebody," Naomi Ackie gives a standout performance as Whitney Houston.

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It's about Whitney's spirit, not her appearance. I decided to focus on Whitney's interior world since everything else was out of my control.

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Star Cast of "I Wanna Dance With Somebody"

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Stanley Tucci as Clive Davi

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Ashton Sanders as Bobby Brown

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Nafessa Williams as Robyn Crawford

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Tamara Tunie as Cissy Houston

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Nafessa Williams as Robyn Crawford

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Clarke Peters as John Houston

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Bria Danielle Singleton as Bobbi Kristina Brown

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Are You Going To Enjoy The Movie?

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