Whitney Houston’s final movie role revealed

Whitney Houston’s final movie role revealed

Whitney Houston’s final movie role revealed, 'I saw the rough cut, she's brilliant in it', As the entertainment world mourns Whitney Houston, details are emerging about 'Sparkle', her final film. Tragic singer had finished filming role in 'Sparkle' along with 'American Idol' winner Jordin Sparks. As the entertainment world continues to reel from the shock death of singer and actress Whitney Houston, details are emerging of what will turn out to be her final movie role.

Houston, who died aged 48 on Saturday, had finished filming ‘Sparkle’, a remake of the 1976 film (starring Irene Cara) that will also feature 'American Idol' winner Jordin Sparks.

The movie looks at the impact of drugs on a musical family, a theme which will have special resonance given Houston’s well publicised battle with drug addiction.

The film follows three sisters who must deal with the cost of fame as their singing careers take off. Whitney plays Jordin’s mother.

A spokesman for Sony pictures confirmed to CNN that the movie would be released as planned in August, though there are no details yet of whether it will be released internationally.

They said: "Like all those who knew and loved her, we are shocked and saddened and the world has lost an incomparable talent. Right now our thoughts are with her daughter, her family and her friends."

The producer of ‘Sparkle’, Howard Rosenman, told EW.com that he was in “total shock.”

He said: “I just saw the rough cut [of 'Sparkle'] last night. She is unbelievably brilliant in it. I am beside myself. I am absolutely devastated. She was one of the most talented entertainers who ever lived.”

The 48-year-old singer was best known for her glittering musical career, but she had also made some memorable screen appearances.

Her best known role was in 'The Bodyguard' opposite Kevin Costner. That film also led to the monumental chart-topper 'I Will Always Love You'. She also starred in 'Waiting To Exhale' and 'The Preacher’s Wife'.

via: yahoo