Rihanna To Play Whitney Houston's Role In "The Bodyguard" Remake!?

Remember The Bodyguard?  The blockbuster film that turned Whitney Houston into a bankable actress and further made Kevin Costner a heartthrob?  Well...the movie is getting a makeover and rumor has it that Rihanna may be cast in the lead role.  Deets inside...

Warner Bros is gearing up to remake its 1992 hit The Bodyguard and it may star Rihanna in the title role.  The film will be scripted by Jeremiah Friedman and Nick Palmer. 
The updated script will cast the bodyguard.