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'''''Michael''''' is an upcoming American [[Biographical film|biographical]] [[musical film|musical]] drama film directed by [[Antoine Fuqua]] and written by [[John Logan (writer)|John Logan]], based on the life of the American singer, songwriter, and dancer [[Michael Jackson]]. It stars Jackson's nephew |
'''''Michael''''' is an upcoming American [[Biographical film|biographical]] [[musical film|musical]] drama film directed by [[Antoine Fuqua]] and written by [[John Logan (writer)|John Logan]], based on the life of the American singer, songwriter, and dancer [[Michael Jackson]]. It stars Jackson's nephew [[Jaafar Jackson]], in his film debut, alongside [[Colman Domingo]], [[Nia Long]], [[Miles Teller]], [[Laura Harrier]], [[Kat Graham]], [[Larenz Tate]], and [[Derek Luke]]. |
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Development began in 2017, but it wasn't officially announced until 2019. Lionsgate acquired the distribution rights in February 2022, and casting began in 2023. Fuqua was announced as the director in January of that year, and filming ran from January to May 2024 in [[California]] after being delayed one year because of the [[2023 SAG-AFTRA strike]]. |
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''Michael'' is scheduled for release in the United States on April 18, 2025, by [[Lionsgate Films|Lionsgate]], and by [[Universal Pictures]] internationally. |
''Michael'' is scheduled for release in the United States on April 18, 2025, by [[Lionsgate Films|Lionsgate]], and by [[Universal Pictures]] internationally. |
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==Premise== |
==Premise== |
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The film follows the life and career of Michael Jackson. Since he joined the Jackson 5 until his death, weeks before his last tour.<ref name="Lionsgate" /> |
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{{Block quote|text="Michael will bring audiences a riveting and honest portrayal of the brilliant yet complicated man who became known worldwide as the King of Pop. This epic, cinematic film will examine Jackson’s triumphs and tragedies — from his human side, to his public and private struggles, to the accusations and the 24/7 media microscope Jackson lived under, even at his artistic apex. The all-star filmmaking team will also capture Michael’s undeniable creative genius, recreating his most memorable, iconic performances. As never before, audiences will experience an inside look at one of the most influential, trailblazing artists the world has ever known."|author=Lionsgate<ref name="GrahamTate"/>}} |
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==Cast== |
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==Production== |
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=== Pre-production === |
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⚫ | In November 2019, it was announced that [[Graham King]] had secured the rights to produce a film about [[Michael Jackson]], with [[John Logan (writer)|John Logan]] set to write the screenplay.<ref name="LoganNov2019" /> In February 2022, [[Lionsgate Films|Lionsgate]] acquired the distribution rights.<ref name="Lionsgate" /> Casting began in June, with Kimberly Hardin as the casting director. Production was expectedtostart in 2023.<ref name="BackstageJun2022" /> In January 2023, [[Antoine Fuqua]] was announced as the director,<ref name="FuquaJan2023" /> and Jackson's nephew [[Jaafar Jackson]] was announced to play Jackson.<ref name="JaafarJan2023" /> In January 2024, the newcomer Juliano Krue Valdi was cast as a young Michael,<ref name="KrueValdi" /> as well as [[Colman Domingo]] as [[Joe Jackson (talent manager)|Joe Jackson]],<ref name="Domingo" /> and [[Nia Long]] as [[Katherine Jackson]].<ref name="Long" /> Also that month, [[Miles Teller]] was reported to be in talks to play one of Jackson's attorneys.<ref name="TellerJan2024" /> In February, Teller was confirmed to play [[John Branca]].<ref name="TellerFeb2024" /> The cast for the rest of [[the Jackson 5]] were announced later that month,<ref name="Jackson5Cast" /> with [[Laura Harrier]], [[Kat Graham]], [[Larenz Tate]], [[Jessica Sula]], Liv Symone, [[Kevin Shinick]], KeiLyn Durrel Jones, and [[Kendrick Sampson]] being added to portray [[Suzanne de Passe]], [[Diana Ross]], [[Berry Gordy]], [[La Toya Jackson]], [[Gladys Knight]], [[Dick Clark]], Bill Bray, and [[Quincy Jones]] in March.<ref name="Harrier" /><ref name="GrahamTate" /> In April 2024, [[Derek Luke]] was added to the cast as [[Johnnie Cochran]].<ref name="Luke" /> The screenplay includes content regarding [[Child sexual abuse accusations against Michael Jackson|child sexual abuse accusations against Jackson]], with King saying that he wanted to "humanize but not sanitize and present the most compelling, unbiased story".<ref name="VarietyUnbiased" /> |
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The film began development in 2017, but it wasn't until November 2019 that [[Graham King]] was able to secure the rights from the [[Estate of Michael Jackson|Michael Jackson Estate]], with [[John Logan (writer)|John Logan]] writing the screenplay and the rights to all of Jackson's music.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jr |first=Mike Fleming |date=November 22, 2019 |title=Michael Jackson's Life Getting Movie Treatment; ''The Aviator'' 's Graham King & John Logan Reteam, And MJ Estate Aboard |url=https://deadline.com/2019/11/michael-jackson-movie-bohemian-rhapsody-producer-john-logan-graham-king-1202792922/ |access-date=June 6, 2024 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |language=en-US}}</ref> In February 2022, [[Lionsgate Films|Lionsgate]] acquired the distribution rights.<ref name="Lionsgate" /> Production was expected to start in 2023.<ref name="BackstageJun2022" /> In January 2023, [[Antoine Fuqua]] was announced as the director.<ref name="FuquaJan2023" /> |
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King noted at [[National Association of Theatre Owners|CinemaCon]] that he had been preparing for this movie for seven years, interviewing hundreds of people and "carefully considering how to condense his complex life and legacy."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lang |first=Rebecca Rubin,Brent |last2=Rubin |first2=Rebecca |last3=Lang |first3=Brent |date=April 10, 2024 |title=Michael Jackson Biopic Trailer Electrifies CinemaCon With Moonwalking King of Pop, ''Thriller'' Performance and More |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/michael-jackson-biopic-trailer-cinemacon-1235963898/ |access-date=June 7, 2024 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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=== Casting === |
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The screenplay includes content regarding the [[Child sexual abuse accusations against Michael Jackson|child sexual abuse accusations against Jackson]], with King saying that he wanted to "humanize but not sanitize and present the most compelling, unbiased story".<ref name="VarietyUnbiased" /> |
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===Filming=== |
===Filming=== |
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[[Principal photography]] was scheduled to begin in mid-2023 over 80 days in |
[[Principal photography]] was scheduled to begin in mid-2023 over 80 days in Santa Barbara and was projected to spend $120 million on crew wages and vendors, according to the [[California Film Commission]].<ref name="LATimesMar2023" /> Filming was delayed in September 2023 due to the [[2023 SAG-AFTRA strike]].<ref name="FilmingDelay" /> Filming eventually began on January 22, 2024,<ref name="ReleaseDate" /> with [[Dion Beebe]] serving as the cinematographer. [[Barbara Ling]] serves as the production designer, and [[Marci Rodgers]] as the costume designer.<ref name="Crew" /> Filming ended on May 30, 2024, as it was announced by GK Films social media. |
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According to a source close to the production, at least one other member of [[Jackson family|Jackson's family]] was on set every day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vary |first=Adam B. |date=2024-03-13 |title=Michael Jackson Biopic Team Touts 'Unbiased' Look at Pop Star; 'Leaving Neverland' Director Calls Script Draft 'Startlingly Disingenuous' |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/michael-jackson-biopic-sex-abuse-allegations-portrayal-1235940793/ |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=Variety |language=en}}</ref> |
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=== Music === |
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The film will include more than 30 songs from Jackson's [[List of songs recorded by Michael Jackson|catalog]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Couch |first=Aaron |date=April 10, 2024 |title=Michael Jackson Biopic Dazzles With Surprise First Look at CinemaCon |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/michael-jackson-biopic-first-look-cinemacon-1235871191/ |access-date=June 7, 2024 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==Release== |
==Release== |
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''Michael'' will be distributed by [[Lionsgate]] in the United States on April 18, 2025,<ref name="ReleaseDate" /> and by [[Universal Pictures]] internationally, except for Japan.<ref name="UniversalIntlRelease" /> A surprise first look was shown to theatre owners at [[National Association of Theatre Owners|CinemaCon]] on April 10, 2024, to positive reception.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/michael-jackson-biopic-trailer-cinemacon-1235963898/ |title=Michael Jackson Biopic Trailer Electrifies CinemaCon With Moonwalking King of Pop, |
''Michael'' will be distributed by [[Lionsgate]] in the United States on April 18, 2025,<ref name="ReleaseDate" /> and by [[Universal Pictures]] internationally, except for Japan.<ref name="UniversalIntlRelease" /> A surprise first look was shown to theatre owners at [[National Association of Theatre Owners|CinemaCon]] on April 10, 2024, to positive reception.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/michael-jackson-biopic-trailer-cinemacon-1235963898/ |title=Michael Jackson Biopic Trailer Electrifies CinemaCon With Moonwalking King of Pop, 'Thriller' Performance and More |date=April 10, 2024 |access-date=April 12, 2024 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |last1=Rubin |first1=Rebecca |last2=Lang |first2=Brent}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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<ref name="LoganNov2019">{{Cite web |last=Fleming |first=Mike Jr. |date=November 22, 2019 |title=Michael Jackson's Life Getting Movie Treatment; ''The Aviator''{{'}}s Graham King & John Logan Reteam, And MJ Estate Aboard |url=https://deadline.com/2019/11/michael-jackson-movie-bohemian-rhapsody-producer-john-logan-graham-king-1202792922/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220207230754/https://deadline.com/2019/11/michael-jackson-movie-bohemian-rhapsody-producer-john-logan-graham-king-1202792922/ |archive-date=February 7, 2022 |access-date=February 7, 2022 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> |
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<ref name="Lionsgate">{{Cite web |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |date=February 7, 2022 |title=Michael Jackson Biopic ''Michael'' From Producer Graham King & Scribe John Logan Lands At Lionsgate |url=https://deadline.com/2022/02/michael-jackson-biopic-michael-lionsgate-worldwide-distribution-acquisition-1234928021/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220207210316/https://deadline.com/2022/02/michael-jackson-biopic-michael-lionsgate-worldwide-distribution-acquisition-1234928021/ |archive-date=February 7, 2022 |access-date=February 7, 2022 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> |
<ref name="Lionsgate">{{Cite web |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |date=February 7, 2022 |title=Michael Jackson Biopic ''Michael'' From Producer Graham King & Scribe John Logan Lands At Lionsgate |url=https://deadline.com/2022/02/michael-jackson-biopic-michael-lionsgate-worldwide-distribution-acquisition-1234928021/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220207210316/https://deadline.com/2022/02/michael-jackson-biopic-michael-lionsgate-worldwide-distribution-acquisition-1234928021/ |archive-date=February 7, 2022 |access-date=February 7, 2022 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> |
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<ref name="FilmingDelay">{{Cite web |date=12 September 2023 |title=Director Antoine Fuque says he is readying for Michael Jackson movie |url=https://www.salamancapress.com/director-antoine-fuqua-says-he-is-readying-for-michael-jackson-movie/video_cb25fc29-ae87-5a17-93c5-960ddbd38027.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231114112124/https://www.salamancapress.com/director-antoine-fuqua-says-he-is-readying-for-michael-jackson-movie/video_cb25fc29-ae87-5a17-93c5-960ddbd38027.html |archive-date=November 14, 2023 |access-date=September 21, 2023 |website=[[Salamanca Press]]}}</ref> |
<ref name="FilmingDelay">{{Cite web |date=12 September 2023 |title=Director Antoine Fuque says he is readying for Michael Jackson movie |url=https://www.salamancapress.com/director-antoine-fuqua-says-he-is-readying-for-michael-jackson-movie/video_cb25fc29-ae87-5a17-93c5-960ddbd38027.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231114112124/https://www.salamancapress.com/director-antoine-fuqua-says-he-is-readying-for-michael-jackson-movie/video_cb25fc29-ae87-5a17-93c5-960ddbd38027.html |archive-date=November 14, 2023 |access-date=September 21, 2023 |website=[[Salamanca Press]]}}</ref> |
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<ref name="Crew">{{Cite web |last=D'Alessasndro |first=Anthony |date=January 11, 2024 |title=Antoine Fuqua's Michael Jackson Biopic Gets Global Release Date Via Lionsgate & Universal |url=https://deadline.com/2024/01/michael-jackson-biopic-release-date-michael-1235718111/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119233250/https://deadline.com/2024/01/michael-jackson-biopic-release-date-michael-1235718111/ |archive-date=January 19, 2024 |access-date=January 24, 2024 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> |
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Michael is an upcoming American biographical musical drama film directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, based on the life of the American singer, songwriter, and dancer Michael Jackson. It stars Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson, in his film debut, alongside Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller, Laura Harrier, Kat Graham, Larenz Tate, and Derek Luke.
Michael is scheduled for release in the United States on April 18, 2025, by Lionsgate, and by Universal Pictures internationally.
The film follows the life and career of Michael Jackson. Since he joined the Jackson 5 until his death, weeks before his last tour.[2]
In November 2019, it was announced that Graham King had secured the rights to produce a film about Michael Jackson, with John Logan set to write the screenplay.[3] In February 2022, Lionsgate acquired the distribution rights.[2] Casting began in June, with Kimberly Hardin as the casting director. Production was expected to start in 2023.[4] In January 2023, Antoine Fuqua was announced as the director,[5] and Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson was announced to play Jackson.[6] In January 2024, the newcomer Juliano Krue Valdi was cast as a young Michael,[7] as well as Colman DomingoasJoe Jackson,[8] and Nia LongasKatherine Jackson.[9] Also that month, Miles Teller was reported to be in talks to play one of Jackson's attorneys.[10] In February, Teller was confirmed to play John Branca.[11] The cast for the rest of the Jackson 5 were announced later that month,[12] with Laura Harrier, Kat Graham, Larenz Tate, Jessica Sula, Liv Symone, Kevin Shinick, KeiLyn Durrel Jones, and Kendrick Sampson being added to portray Suzanne de Passe, Diana Ross, Berry Gordy, La Toya Jackson, Gladys Knight, Dick Clark, Bill Bray, and Quincy Jones in March.[13][14] In April 2024, Derek Luke was added to the cast as Johnnie Cochran.[15] The screenplay includes content regarding child sexual abuse accusations against Jackson, with King saying that he wanted to "humanize but not sanitize and present the most compelling, unbiased story".[1]
Principal photography was scheduled to begin in mid-2023 over 80 days in Santa Barbara and was projected to spend $120 million on crew wages and vendors, according to the California Film Commission.[16] Filming was delayed in September 2023 due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[17] Filming eventually began on January 22, 2024,[18] with Dion Beebe serving as the cinematographer. Barbara Ling serves as the production designer, and Marci Rodgers as the costume designer.[19] Filming ended on May 30, 2024, as it was announced by GK Films social media.
Michael will be distributed by Lionsgate in the United States on April 18, 2025,[18] and by Universal Pictures internationally, except for Japan.[20] A surprise first look was shown to theatre owners at CinemaCon on April 10, 2024, to positive reception.[21]
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