• Video
  • Shop
  • Culture
  • Family
  • Wellness
  • Food
  • Living
  • Style
  • Travel
  • News
  • Book Club
  • GMA3: WYNTK
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • Terms of Use
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Contact Us
  • © 2025 ABC News
  • Culture

Poster revealed for Whitney Houston movie, 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody'

2:22
Whitney Houston biopic gets official title and casts its lead
Sony Pictures
ByMegan Stone
April 26, 2022, 3:48 PM

We finally have our first look at the poster for the upcoming Whitney Houston movie, "I Wanna Dance With Somebody."

The movie's official Twitter account debuted the poster Monday, which shows star Naomi Ackie dressed in a black leather jacket, white tank, skinny jeans and black ankle boots -- the same outfit Whitney wore for her "So Emotional" music video.

Her arms are splayed wide and her head is thrown back as she strikes a joyful pose on the poster.

Related Articles

MORE: Whitney Houston biopic gets official title and casts its lead

"Don’t you wanna dance?" the account teased. "Whitney Houston, the greatest voice, has an even greater story. 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' is exclusively in movie theaters December."

"I Wanna Dance with Somebody" arrives Dec. 21, 2022.
Sony Pictures

Editor’s Picks

MAC Cosmetics announces upcoming Whitney Houston makeup collection

  • Sep 28, 2021

'The Bodyguard' remake will feature a 'young Latina' in Whitney Houston role

  • Sep 30, 2021

Whitney Houston biopic gets official title and casts its lead

  • Dec 16, 2020

Clive Davis, who signed Houston to Arista Records, is producing the movie and previously told USA Today, "The goal...is to come up with a very realistic, very honest story...as well as capturing her losing battle with addiction, capturing her vocal genius and influence on music and contemporary musicians."

He added that his overall mission with "I Wanna Dance" is to "present the full story of Whitney Houston impeccably and [ensure] that it will be realistic in every respect."

Related Articles

MORE: 'The Bodyguard' remake will feature a 'young Latina' in Whitney Houston role

"I Wanna Dance With Somebody" was written by Anthony McCarten, who wrote the Oscar-winning "Bohemian Rhapsody." The film told the story of another late music legend, Queen frontman Freddie Mercury.

Editor’s Picks

MAC Cosmetics announces upcoming Whitney Houston makeup collection

  • Sep 28, 2021

'The Bodyguard' remake will feature a 'young Latina' in Whitney Houston role

  • Sep 30, 2021

Whitney Houston biopic gets official title and casts its lead

  • Dec 16, 2020

Up Next in Culture—

Dolly Parton, Tom Cruise among stars to receive honorary Oscars

June 17, 2025

Machine Gun Kelly reveals name of daughter with Megan Fox: See sweet video

June 17, 2025

Addison Rae announces debut global headlining tour

June 17, 2025

R. Kelly hospitalized after alleged overdose in prison, attorneys say

June 17, 2025

Shop GMA Favorites

ABC will receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

Sponsored Content by Taboola

The latest lifestyle and entertainment news and inspiration for how to live your best life - all from Good Morning America.
  • Contests
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Children’s Online Privacy Policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • About Nielsen Measurement
  • Press
  • Feedback
  • Shop FAQs
  • ABC News
  • ABC
  • All Videos
  • All Topics
  • Sitemap

© 2025 ABC News
  • Privacy Policy— 
  • Your US State Privacy Rights— 
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy— 
  • Interest-Based Ads— 
  • Terms of Use— 
  • Do Not Sell My Info— 
  • Contact Us— 

© 2025 ABC News