Kevin knocked on Whitney's trailer. "Hey Whitney, can I come in for a sec?" "Sure." She told her, relieved that the man who promised her guidance and stability while she was there showed up. "Hey. I just wanted to check up on you and see how you were feeling about everything." He told her after he came in and closed the door.
He couldn't believe that he had finally convinced Whitney to audition for the new movie that he was starring and producing in, called "The Bodyguard". In the movie, Kevin was set to play Frank Farmer, a former Secret Service agent for President Carter and Regan who spent his time protecting Corporate VIPs. His career was getting a change when he reluctantly accepts an opportunity to become a bodyguard for a big time actress and singer named Rachel Marron. They quickly find out that their worlds don't mix, but after Frank protects Rachel from her hit men, she falls in love with him. However, Frank Farmer feels as if it will get in the way of his job in protecting him. A happenstance plot of stalkers, action and romance set up for a great date movie.
The movie was to come into play a few years prior. When it came down to deciding who could play Rachel Marron, a lot of names in the industry came up. Kevin was none too pleased with who the director and crew members were coming up with. It wasn't until he caught his pal Whitney heartily perform "One Moment in Time" on television, that he was reminded of how beautiful, and greatly talented she was to fill the shoes for Rachel Marron. When Kevin brought up Whitney at the initial meetings with Warner Brothers, there was an uncomfortable stance that they had against the idea. Although they agreed that Whiney Houston was a big star, they also knew that she was Black. They questioned her marketability to the movie going audience, especially for an interracial couple on the big screen. "Listen, I am well aware that Whitney Houston is Black. And I'm also well aware that I myself am White." Kevin stated to the director Lawrence Kadson and the rest of the crew. "But really, who has as much talent as she does out there? Madonna? Good dancer, but she's not a very good singer and we are looking to have a good soundtrack. As far as placing some actresses in the role, what are we gonna have them to do, lipsync?" Everyone's expressions softened, as they knew that what he was saying made complete sense. "We are talking about a beautiful, young and extremely gifted pop star. Why turn her down just because of the differences in our skin color?"
It was after this, that the studio had no choice but to agree that Whitney should be a choice to play Rachel Marron. Now it was up to Kevin to actually convince Whitney to do so.
When he called and told Whitney about the role, she was both pleased and reluctant that the up and coming box office king wanted her to star in a major motion picture with him. She had been offered plenty of other roles already, but to be on screen with him was a different dynamic "Well it all sounds good. And the concept of the movie is very interesting because I could relate a lot with Rachel." She started off slowly saying. "But I don't know Kevin, I don't know if I'm ready to take on such a big role yet. I don't wanna end up making a fool of myself if I'm just not that good." "Listen, I can see how the whole movie thing can be overwhelming. I get that." Kevin told her. "But when people think of movies and music, only a few people come to mind. Barbara Streisand, Diana Ross, and YOU." Whitney sighed. "I'm flattered… but I don't know about this." Whitney knew that at the end of the day. She was a public persona and Clive and everyone had drilled it enough in her head on how important it was to protect that image. If she tanked in the movie, then her whole brand would take a hit. She knew that she could slay the best through song, but acting was a completely different ballgame. "Listen, I'm not saying that you have to commit today," Kevin told her. "But please, at least think about it. I know you are probably worried about how you will be on screen, and how it connects to your public perception, but trust me, you will do great. I will be by your side, whether it's to help you with your lines, or to give you pointers. I wouldn't have you looking jacked up on screen Ms. Houston. I just know how much you like me calling you that" Whitney couldn't help but chuckle at how sly Kevin could be. "I can't promise you yes, but… I'm not saying no either. Just give me some time to think about it."
And Kevin did as she requested. Days turned into weeks and weeks turned into a couple of years. Kevin would call to see if she changed her mind and Whitney told him that she was busy with touring, making and album and other projects. Whitney wasn't trying to be servile in the way she kept putting off Kevin's advances. She was just afraid of the risk and found that if she was busy then he would find someone else. Then that could be her excuse as to why she never did the role. However, Kevin was not having it. He looked around at other singers and had a few actresses try out for the role of Rachel. However, none of them did it for him (nor the studio, whether they admitted to it of not). There was only one woman that could fit that role. And he knew that he had to get her in one way or another.