Sparkle will be released in August

Sadly, Whitney Houston will never get to see her latest film, Sparkle, thrill moviegoers when it makes it to the big screen.

The 48-year-old entertainer had signed on to play opposite Jordin Sparks in the remake of the 1976 film, and recently wrapped the project. The story is loosely based on The Supremes and follows three sisters who have to face the difficulties that come along with fame as their singing careers take off.

Sparks portrays the titular character, Sparkle, one of the three Williams sisters, and Houston played their mother, Emma.

As of now, the studio plans to release Sparkle in August of this year.

A spokesman for Sony Pictures tells CNN in a statement, "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 film's producer, Bishop T.D. Jakes, asked in a statement for the "world to join us in lifting up Whitney's family in prayer and ask God for their strength and comfort during this devastatingly difficult time."

"At the apex of her career, Whitney had no peer, with a voice that shaped a generation," the statement said. "She has left behind a musical and film legacy that will endure.... she will be sorely missed by us all."

Elsewhere, Fox's hit Glee will also pay tribute to Houston this week with their first ever Whitney Houston rendition. Star Amber Riley will perform "I Will Always Love You" as part of the program's Valentine's Day episode, Riley's co-star Matthew Morrison said.