By Melody Lee
After the project and title was announced earlier this year, the biopic about Whitney Houston has been purchased by Sony. The company is eyeing a Thanksgiving 2022 release. “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” will be directed by Stella Meghie (“The Photograph”) which was released earlier this year. Additionally, the film’s screenplay will be penned by Anthony McCarten (“Bohemian Rhapsody” & "The Two Popes"). Little is known about which parts of Houston’s life will be explored in “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” or who will portray Houston herself. Clive Davis, one of the film’s producers, discussed the film’s story: “From all my personal and professional experience with Whitney from her late teenage years to her tragic, premature death, I know the full Whitney Houston story has not yet been told. I am so glad that Anthony McCarten has committed to a no holds barred, musically rich screenplay that finally reveals the whole Whitney whose vocal genius deeply affected the world while she bravely battled the demons that were to be her undoing.” Nicole Brown, the head of TriStar Pictures, a division of Sony, made an announcement on Tuesday about the film. According to THR, she said, “Whitney just makes you want to get out of your seat and sing and dance! She is anthemic in every way. Anthony McCarten has bottled that up in his masterful screenplay bringing this beloved legend to life in a way we’ve never seen her - funny, exhilarating, aspirational, complex and incredibly human. Add to that Stella Meghie, a diehard fan, who is so gifted at telling beautiful, modern, feminine tales. With the guidance of Pat Houston, the legendary Clive Davis, Larry Mestel, Denis O’Sullivan, and Jeff Kalligheri, we have the absolute dream team to create the ultimate celebration of Whitney’s incredible life and musical achievements.” What do you think of Sony acquiring "I Wanna Dance With Somebody"? Who do you think should portray Whitney Houston? Let us know in the comments section below or on our Twitter account. You can follow Melody and hear more of her thoughts on the Oscars and Film on Twitter at @Melodylee22
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