Stanley Tucci Will Discover Whitney Houston as Clive Davis in 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' Biopic

Stanley Tucci has booked a role in the upcoming Whitney Houston biopic, I Wanna Dance With Somebody.

The 60-year-old actor is set to star as Clive Davis, the Grammy-winning producer, in the movie, according to Deadline.

The site says that Clive was a “lawyer-turned-music producer and executive who had an extraordinary eye for spotting talent. That ability to find a star before they erupted on the scene led him to the wildly talented Houston before anyone knew who she was and, and he guided her to becoming a star.”

The film will focus on Whitney, and is described as “the joyous, emotional and heart-breaking celebration of the life and music” from the singer, “the greatest female R&B pop vocalist of all time.”

In addition to Stanley, Naomi Ackie will star as Whitney, with Ashton Sanders as Bobby Brown.

Expected out in 2022, I Wanna Dance With Somebody will be directed by Kasi Lemmons and written by Anthony McCarten.

Recently, Stanley opened up to fans about a personal matter.