The film is a co-production by The Whitney Houston Estate and Primary Wave.
According to Deadline, Academy Award-winning screenwriter Anthony McCarten (Darkest Hour, Bohemian Rhapsody) is currently in the process of developing a brand new biographical film titled I Wanna Dance With Somebody, which will center on the life of the late legendary singer Whitney Houston.
Pat Houston, the late singer’s former manager and sister-in-law, will also serve as a producer along with Primary Wave’s Larry Mester and Denis O’Sullivan.
In addition, The Photograph director Stella Meghie has already entered negotiations to helm the biopic.