The premiere of the next biographical film of Michael Jackson It has been delayed until 2027, and the study is now considering dividing it into two films.
Entitled Michaelthe film will tell the story of Jackson’s life and career, and the King of Pop will be played by his nephew in real life, Jaafar Jackson.
Its premiere in the United States for October 3 had been scheduled, but now Deadline has reported that the Lionsgate study has transferred it to 2027, without a new established official date.
Lionsgate’s executive director, Jon Felthimer, said at a telephone conference this week: “With regard to our Michael Jackson biographical film, we are excited about 3 and a half hours of incredible material from producer Graham King and director Antoine Fuqua, and we will announce a definitive launch strategy and the schedule in the coming weeks. which will affect the financial results of exercise 2026, but will reinforce a fiscal calendar 2027 already solid. “
Deadline added that the company is seriously considering Michael in two parts. “In the end, when observing the musical catalog, observing what Michael Jackson managed to offer in terms of music and contributions to art, We wonder if possible in a single movie without problems“Lionsgate’s film director, Adam Fogelson, told investors.” We will be ready to respond in more detail in the coming weeks. “
Speculations about a possible separation emerged for the first time last month when no film material was shown during the Cinemacon in April.
In January, it was reported that the production of the film had suffered an important obstacle and had been forced to film the entire third act, which is said to represent accusations of sexual abuse that the singer’s heirs have prohibited dramatizing.
In addition to Jaafar Jackson, the cast also includes Colman Domingo Like Joe Jackson already Miles Teller as manager John Branca. The Vampire Diaries star, Kat Grahamwill play the iconic Diana Ross. Kendrick SampsonIn Insecure, he will play the Giant of Industry Quincy Jones, who died in November.
Source: Ambito
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