January 3 : Optioned
January 12 : Script
January 18 : Michael Jackson Biopic in the Works From Antoine Fuqua, Lionsgate
Michael Jackson is getting the biopic treatment. Lionsgate and director Antoine Fuqua are taking on the musician’s life in a film titled Michael, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Graham King, a seasoned hand at biopics with the Oscar-winning Queen film Bohemian Rhapsody under his belt, is producing along with John Branca and John McClain, who are the co-executors of the Michael Jackson estate. John Logan, who penned Gladiator and The Aviator, wrote the script.
“The first films of my career were music videos, and I still feel that combining film and music are a deep part of who I am,” said Fuqua in a statement. “For me, there is no artist with the power, the charisma, and the sheer musical genius of Michael Jackson. I was influenced to make music videos by watching his work — the first Black artist to play in heavy rotation on MTV. His music and those images are part of my worldview, and the chance to tell his story on the screen alongside his music was irresistible.”
January 30 : Jaafar Jackson to play Michael in the upcoming Biopic.
Prince Jackson on Instagram : “My cousin @jaafarjackson is going to be playing my father in the upcoming biopic produced by @gkfilms and directed by @antoinefuqua! Truthfully I couldn’t be happier and prouder for him, he’s been working his ass off and I know he’s going to do an amazing job. Just being himself, he embodies so much of my dad and I’m confident we are all going to do our best to show the world a part of my father they’ve never seen and that they deserve to see. To all of my family’s fans and supporters out there thank you for your continued support and love. We all know my father and Jaafar’s uncle was such an incredible human being and everyone at @gkfilms is dedicated and excited to bring my father’s story to the big screen. This project means so much to me for many reasons, I’m really happy that my family and I can go on this journey together. @jaafarjackson i know you’re going to be great bro and again I couldn’t be prouder and happier for you cuz. @jourdynnjackson with the to start us off”.
February 1 : Pre-Prod : There in the middle of casting and found it’s lead.
February 04 : John Logan on Instagram : “Thrilled to announce Jaafar Jackson will be playing his uncle in MICHAEL. I’ve been working on this script for the past five years so I’m delighted to report it starts filming later this year!”
June 27 : Prince Jackson shares a picture at a production meeting for the MJ biopic.
December 1 : Filming.
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