Posted by | Ray Cornelius
Blackfilm.com is reporting that veteran actress, singer and dancer, Suzzanne Douglas has been cast to play gospel singer Cissy Houston in the upcoming Lifetime biopic, I Will Always Love You. The made-for-television movie is being directed by Houston’s Exhale co-star Angela Bassett and is set to debut in 2015.
Best known for her roles in Jason’s Lyric, The Inkwell and The Parent Hood, Douglas will star opposite Yaya DaCosta Alafia as Whitney Houston. Also joining the cast as Houston’s eldest brother, Michael is former All My Children star, Cornelius Smith, Jr.
Rounding out the all-star cast is Arlen Escarpeta as Brown and Treme actress Yolonda Ross as Whitney’s longtime friend and personal assistant, Robyn Crawford.
Reportedly, production for the film is already underway.
Stay tuned…
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