Naomi Ackie is the Real Deal. �� Experience the celebration of Whitney Houston in #IWannaDanceMovie – exclusively in movie theaters December 23.

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I Wanna Dance with Somebody is a powerful and triumphant celebration of the incomparable Whitney Houston. Directed by Kasi Lemmons, written by Academy Award® nominee Anthony McCarten, produced by legendary music executive Clive Davis and starring BAFTA Award® winner Naomi Ackie, the film is a no-holds-barred portrait of the complex and multifaceted woman behind The Voice. From New Jersey choir girl to one of the best-selling and most awarded recording artists of all time, audiences are taken on an inspirational, poignant—and so emotional—journey through Houston’s trailblazing life and career, with show-stopping performances and a soundtrack of the icon’s most beloved hits as you’ve never heard them before. Don’t you wanna dance?

Directed by:
Kasi Lemmons

Written by:
Anthony McCarten

Produced by:
Anthony McCarten
Pat Houston
Clive Davis
Larry Mestel
Denis O’Sullivan
Jeff Kalligheri
Matt Jackson
Molly Smith
Trent Luckinbill
Thad Luckinbill
Matt Salloway
Christina Papagjika

Cast:
Naomi Ackie
Stanley Tucci
Ashton Sanders
Tamara Tunie
Nafessa Williams
and Clarke Peters

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Naomi Ackie (‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’) on becoming Whitney Houston: It ‘feels like you’re playing a superhuman.’ The BAFTA-winning actress stars in a joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration for one of the greatest female vocalists of all time. Gold Derby editor Denton Davidson hosts this webchat.

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Naomi Ackie chats with ET about the upcoming Whitney Houston biopic, ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody,’ in theaters Dec. 23. The actress breaks down the process of transforming into the iconic singer for the film. Plus, Naomi shares what it was like to get Whitney’s family and Clive Davis’ stamp of approval on the movie.

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Naomi Ackie hit the New York City premiere of ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody,’ where she spoke to ‘Extra’s’ Carlos Greer about taking on the role of the iconic Whitney Houston. She opened up about feeling Whitney’s presence while filming and shared what she hopes people take away from the biopic. Naomi also got emotional speaking about how her late mother encourage her to pursue acting. ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody’ is out December 23.