Who plays Whitney Houston in the Whitney Houston biopic

According to Variety, Naomi Ackie is on the final hand to play Houston I want to dance with someone, which is slated for release in 2022 Thanksgiving.

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“We’ve spent most of the past year in an extensive search for an actress who could embody Whitney Houston,” Meghie said in a statement. “Naomi Ackie impressed us at every stage of the process. I was moved by her ability to capture the stage presence of a global icon while bringing humanity into its inner life.”

Music mogul Clive Davis, who is acting as producer on the film, also said that “Naomi Ackie’s screen test was so powerful it left my spine shivering.”

Although Whitney’s incomparable vocals are used for all songs, Naomi’s extraordinary acting range allows her to masterfully capture Whitney’s unique charm, star power and of course her personal struggles. Naomi is the real deal and I can’t imagine a better choice for this iconic role. “

A legendary star like Houston deserves nothing less than legendary treatment when it comes to making their story hit the big screen – and hopefully I want to dance with someone will honor her memory with honesty and respect.