[Cissy & John arguing indistinctly] Sup, Nippy?

Description: A joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, one of the greatest female R&B pop vocalists of all time, tracking her journey from obscurity to musical super stardom. Cast: Whitney Houston: Naomi Ackie Clive Davis: Stanley Tucci Bobby Brown: Ashton Sanders Cissy Houston: Tamara Tunie Robyn Crawford: Nafessa Williams John Houston: Clarke Peters Gary Houston: Daniel Washington Bobbi Kristina (8-11 Years Old): Bailee Lopes Bobbi Kristina (16-19 Years Old): Bria Danielle Singleton Michael Houston: JaQuan Malik Jones Pat Houston: Kris Sidberry Rickey Minor: Dave Heard James: Coffey Gerry Griffith: Lance A. Williams Superfan: Luke Crory Pastor: Jeffrey L. Brown Barbara: Andrea Eversley Policeman (ATL): Devon Coull Jermaine Jackson: Jaison Hunter Engineer 1 (LA Studio): Steven DeMarco Merv Griffin: Paul Held Anita Baker: Lynn Leger Al Sharpton: Ernst Berrouet Video Director (How Will I Know): Paul Taft Producer 2: Maurice Emmanuel Parent R&B DJ: Brandon G. Green Director (Bodyguard): Ross MacDonald Engineer 2: Tobias Wilson Captain: Jon F. Merz Stylist: Evelyn Howe Police Officer: Anthony Pelton Detective: Chanel Rose Connor Paparazzi: Brett Kline Chinese Family Member: Gene Yee Interviewer (Europe): Olia Neiman Superbowl Commentator: Gary Tanguay Passenger (in Traffic): Alexandria Danielle King New Hope Pastor: Naheem Garcia Minister: Sean Amos Red Carpet Celebrity: Shirvorne Bruder Paul: Jay Dunigan TV Commentator: Eileen Gonzales Flag Folder: Eric Gledhill Bugle Player: A.J. Rubin Male Backup Dancer: Cedrick Ekra Female Backup Singer: Shikena Stanton Chicago Concert Drummer: Isaiah K. Carter Chicago Concert Keyboardist: Evonne Archer Chicago Concert Saxophonist: Mtali Banda Rickey Minor Pianist: Kofi B. Nanny: Ciara J. Dillion Media Commentator: Jamie Tompkins New Hope Organ Player: Paul White Jr. New Hope 1983 Choir: Yashica Haynes-Blue 'How Will I Know' Dancer: Kayla Luoma 'I'm Your Baby' Dancer: Chance Thuman 'I'm Every Woman' Dancer: Selina Hui Bobby Brown Dancer: Tarikh Campbell Rickey Minor's Band: Elan Trotman Sweetwater's Keyboardist: Robbie Buchanan Spencer: Elegance Bratton Arista Executive: Rob Lévesque Red Carpet Photographer: Ricardo Cisneros Red Carpet Reporter: Desary Vailencour Rickey's Pianist 2: Jacobi Brown Havana Fan: Zaria Rampaul-Essue Shy Fan: Priscilla Walker Whitney Stylist: Veronica Nix First Mate: Brooke Basse Boat Captain: Danny Baily Picture Boat Driver: Jake Hicks Oprah Winfrey Show Audience Whitney Houston Fan & Restaurant Customer: Henry Acosta Young Woman 1: Zeiana Andrade Young Fan: Ashley Antonio VIP Guest: Mateo Philip Arnold Girl 2: Sylvie Barjolo Deacon: James Barnes Günther: Tanner Beard Reporter: Casey McNeal Arista VIP: Tom Bletsis Concert Goer: Josh Habib Stagehand - Arista 15th Anniversary: David S. Bookbinder Bodyguard: Cameen M Copeland VIP Party Guest: Kimberly Ryans Red Carpet Paparazzi: Froylan Cabuto Super Bowl Fan: Richard Spink Supper bowl commentator: Edwin Cherfils AMA Awards Audience Member: Timothy Connelly NY Giant Football Player: Paul Corwin Jr. Dinner Scene: Stevie Costa Birthday Guest: Ashawn Dabney-Small Stage Manager: Kevin Daigneault Whitney's Assistant: Cassandra Davis Sound Engineer: Sunny Dennis Award Show Guest: Brendan Edwards Lisa Hintelmann: Jennifer Ellis Patron: Vasilah Ellison Super Bowl Reporter: Michael Entin AMA Guest: Jennifer Joan Fay Desert Storm Soldier: James Gaiero Defiant Woman: Alexa Renée Band Member: Bhanu Gopal Clive Davis' Butler: Christopher Gregoire Fan: Nicole Haftel Sound Studio Crew Member: Jason Hair-Wynn Vip Guest: Shane T Harris Arista Lobby Client: John T. Hillman Clive's Son - Event Camera Operator: Ian Dylan Hunt HS Counselor: Marcela Jaramillo Concert guest: Carl Jean-Baptiste MC Hammer: Lorenzo Johnson Featured Young Woman: Madison LaPlante Gala Women: Markie Marchant NJ City Official: Kazina Maxine Sweetwater VIP Member: Faye Mbo Club Patron: Erin McAnespie Bartender at Sweetwater Club: James McDonough Airport Traveler: Joe Messina Marvin: Adrian M. Mompoint Girl: Alana Monteiro Flight Attendant: Donna Ognibene Cameraman: Peter Olejnik Whitney Houston's Bodyguard: Khalil Paige South African Concertgoer: Kevin Pitcairn Nightclub Patron: Rickland Powell Paparazza: Anne Reardon Super Bowl XXV Participant: Johnny X Rook Neighbor: Gerardo Saenz News Producer: Scott Sangster VIP Studio Guest: Mary Ann Schaub Congregation Member: Rhonda Araujo Smith Marching Band Member: Sarah Snyder NY Giants Football Player: Zachariah Supka Dinner Date Couple: Marilyn Swick Camera Operator: Dustin Teuber Basketball Player: Bobby Ray Thompson III Audience Member: Jordan Thompson Concert Fan: Justin M. Tolliver Music Awards Guest: Ghia Truesdale Orderly: Ilya Tsymbal Young Woman 3: Khai Tyler Copenhagen Stage Manager: Tomm Voss Hotel Paparazzi: Jason Waszak Super Bowl Honor Guard: Christopher Wyman Written by: Anthony McCarten Director: Kasi Lemmons Production: Compelling Pictures, Black Label Media, TriStar Pictures, West Madison Entertainment, Muse of Fire, Primary Wave Music Release date: 23 Dec 2022 Box Office: $23,708,080