I Wanna Dance with Somebody will be written by the Oscar-nominated screenwriter of The Two Popes and involve input from the singer’s estate
Whitney Houston’s life is set to be the subject of a big-screen biopic from the Grammy-winning producer Clive Davis and the singer’s estate.
According to Deadline, the film, to be called I Wanna Dance with Somebody, will be scripted by Anthony McCarten, who will also act as producer. McCarten has received Oscar nominations for his screenplays for the fact-based dramas The Two Popes and The Theory of Everything. His writing credits also include Bohemian Rhapsody and Darkest Hour.
In a new statement, he claims that McCarten has committed to a “no holds barred, musically rich screenplay that finally reveals the whole Whitney”.
The project will also be produced by Pat Houston, the singer’s manager and sister-in-law, who will act on behalf of the estate. She has promised an “uplifting and inspiring” film. No director has been confirmed yet but producers are negotiating with Stella Meghie, who recently made the romantic drama The Photograph.
A recent tour, backed by the estate, featuring a hologram of the singer was widely criticised, with the Guardian’s Dave Simpson calling it “deeply unsettling” and Entertainment Weekly’s Emma Madden describing it as “tacky”.
The film is the latest in an ever-expanding subgenre that’s seen a resurgence after the box office success of Bohemian Rhapsody, which made more than $900m worldwide. Upcoming musical biopics include Respect, starring Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin, and Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis.
From Benjamin Lee at the Guardian
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WHITNEY HOUSTON I'm Your Baby Tonight (2023 UK/EU limited edition 11-track LP pressed on Violet Vinyl, her third studio album originally released in 1990 featuring the Platinum hit singles I'm Your Baby Tonight and All The Man That I Need. Picture sleeve with liner notes by Babyface, new photos and fan testimonials of love! Hype sticker & factory sealed)
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WHITNEY HOUSTON My Love Is Your Love (25th Anniversary 2023 UK/EU special edition 13-track double album 2-LP pressed on Translucent Blue Vinyl, originally released on November 17th, 1998. Her first studio album in eight years, Houston re-emerged with this remarkable work, graced by her transcendent talents and a prestigious ensemble of musicians. The vibrant sonic landscape interweaves sentiments of love, faith, and ardor with emotional integrity in every note, featuring the hit songs Heartbreak Hotel, It's Not Right But It's Okay and the title track. Gatefold picture sleeve with gold embossed title detail. liner notes by Wyclef Jean plus photos and fan testimonials. Hype sticker & factory sealed)
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WHITNEY HOUSTON The Preacher's Wife (Available for the first time on vinyl 2023 UK/EU special edition 15-track double album 2-LP pressed on Opaque Yellow Vinyl. Whitney's best-selling gospel soundtrack album including I Believe In You And Me. Picture sleeve with new essay by producer Mervyn Warren, plus fan testimonials. Hype sticker & factory sealed)
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