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Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Drama portraying the rise and fall of superstar Whitney Houston. Her vocal talent thrusts her into the spotlight, but a strained private life casts a dark shadow that eventually eclipses her success.
Last on
Sat 26 Jul 202521:00
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Whitney Houston | Naomi Ackie |
| Clive Davis | Stanley Tucci |
| Bobby Brown | Ashton Sanders |
| Cissy Houston | Tamara Tunie |
| Robyn Crawford | Nafessa Williams |
| John Houston | Clarke Peters |
| Gary Houston | Daniel Washington |
| Bobbi Kristina (age 8-11) | Bailee Lopes |
| Bobbi Kristina (age 16-19) | Bria Danielle Singleton |
| Michael Houston | JaQuan Malik Jones |
| Pat Houston | Kris Sidberry |
| Rickey Minor | Dave Heard |
| Director | Kasi Lemmons |
| Writer | Anthony McCarten |
Broadcast
- Sat 26 Jul 202521:00
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