Naomi Ackie seen for first time as Whitney Houston in poster for I Wanna Dance With Somebody biopic

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Naomi Ackie was seen for the first time in character as the legendary Whitney Houston in a new poster released to promote the I Wanna Dance With Somebody biopic.The 29-year-old rising star from East Londonlooked exactly like the late hitmaker in the teaser image as she posed with both arms extended and palms to the sky while looking up.She donned a black leather biker jacket over a white bodysuit, skinny blue jeans and black leather boots which Whitney donned in the music video and single art for her 1987 smash hit So Emotional.Scroll down for video Big shoes to fill:Naomi Ackie was seen for the first time in character as the legendary Whitney Houston in a new poster released to promote the I Wanna Dance With Somebody biopic Iconic: She donned a black leather biker jacket over a white bodysuit, skinny blue jeans and black leather boots which Whitney donned in the music video and single art for her 1987 smash hit So EmotionalNot seen in the poster wasAshton Sanders - who is best known for his role in Oscar-winning film Moonlight - and will play her husband Bobby Brown as the two had an infamously tumultuous relationship.

Kasi Lemmons - who is best known for directing 2019 biopic Harriet - is set to helm the film as Oscar-nominated writer Anthony McCarten is set to write the script.Ashton is best known for his work starring as the teen version of the protagonist in Moonlight, named Chiron, in the film which earned three Oscars including Best Supporting Actor for Mahershala Ali, Best Adapted Screenplay for Barry Jenkins, and top honor Best Picture.