The iconic Whitney Houston and her story is being brought to the big screen by Sony pictures in an epic biopic directed by the multi-talented Kasi Lemmons titled, Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody.
In anticipation for the release we spoke with Nafessa Williams, who plays Robyn Crawford to Naomi Ackie’s Whitney Houston, and wow does she embody the role!
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody is unique as it is the first time a major studio has gone further in depth to explore the romantic and professional relationship between Robyn and Whitney over the years
While speaking with Williams she shared why it was important for her to really show people who Robyn was and is today, and the strength she has, always being there for Whitney despite her feelings, and Williams wants audiences to see this first hand and also be able to learn and express their love no matter what,
Check out the exclusive interview above as Nafessa Williams shares what it was like to prepare to play Robyn, honoring Whitney, the importance of black women creating the movie and more exclusive moments from the film!
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody is out December 23, 2022.
