Here's a first look at Whitney Houston's biopic 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody'

Sony Pictures Entertainment has officially dropped the trailer for the upcoming biography film of music icon, Whitney Houston.

Titled after one of her greatest hits, I Wanna Dance with Somebody claims to be the “powerful and triumphant celebration of the incomparable Whitney Houston.”

BAFTA winner Naomi Ackie plays Whitney Houston to give the audience a glimpse of the life and career of one of the greatest recording artists of all time.

Have a look at the trailer below:

Known as “The Voice,” Whitney Houston made her mark in the industry with her powerful vocals.

The multi-awarded singer is the voice behind some of the most loved songs we know today such as "I Will Always Love You," "Greatest Love of All," "Where Do Broken Hearts Go," and "Saving All My Love For You," among others.

She died in February 2012 at the age of 48.

Whitney's biopic is directed by Kasi Lemmons, written by Anthony McCarten--who also wrote Bohemian Rhapsody--and produced by Clive Davis.

I Wanna Dance with Somebody comes to the cinemas on December 21.

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