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Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson Biopic ‘Michael’ Will Hit Theaters Globally In 2025, His Nephew Jaafar Jackson To Play Lead

Get ready to moonwalk down memory lane as Lionsgate announces the global release date for ‘Michael,’ the highly-anticipated Michael Jackson biopic. The movie will bring to screen, the extraordinary life of the King of Pop, promising an unparalleled blend of triumphs, tragedies, and the enigmatic genius that defined Michael Jackson’s legacy.

Michael Jackson, like most other pop stars, did not live a life of immunity from the controversies. With the news of this new biopic anticipation weighs heavy for if the makers of the biopic will address the complicated narratives. 

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Nephew Jaafar Jackson To Take Center Stage In Lionsgate’s Upcoming Biopic

Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson

In a casting coup, Lionsgate has enlisted Jaafar Jackson, the nephew of Michael Jackson, to step into the iconic shoes of his late uncle. Under the seasoned guidance of director Antoine Fuqua and the producing prowess of Graham King, known for the Oscar-winning Queen film ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,‘ ‘Michael’ is gearing up to be a visual spectacle.

The official synopsis for the film reads: “Michael will bring audiences a riveting and honest portrayal of the brilliant yet complicated man who became the King of Pop. The film presents his triumphs and tragedies on an epic, cinematic scale — from his human side and personal struggles to his undeniable creative genius, exemplified by his most iconic performances. As never before, audiences will experience an inside look into one of the most influential, trailblazing artists the world has ever known.”

‘Michael’ is set to be released worldwide on April 18, 2025. Universal Pictures will own the film’s international rights, excluding Japan.

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Will ‘Michael’ Address Michael Jackson’s Controversial Highlights?

Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson

With John Logan, the pen behind cinematic triumphs like ‘Gladiator’ and ‘The Aviator,’ crafting the script, the biopic is poised to present an honest portrayal. 

While the biopic pledges to cover every facet of Jackson’s life, the big question lingering in the air remains. Will it navigate the tumultuous controversies that have shadowed the pop legend? Particularly those resurrected by the 2019 HBO documentary ‘Leaving Neverland‘.

The project unfolds in collaboration with the Michael Jackson estate, known for staunchly defending the artist against allegations. Audiences anticipate an intimate portrayal of a man whose life was as complex as his moonwalk.

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Akshita Singh is a Senior Content Writer at First Curiosity. She has been churning out content for 2 years. She's an avid reader and writer, fascinated by the works of Sylvia Plath, Franz Kafka, and Charles Bukowski. Akshita is also a poet herself, having written two poetry books titled ‘Made By Misery’ and ‘Deathbed’. Apart from goth literature, another thing that she enjoys is the real and fictional stories of Hollywood. She loves cinema and admires all works of art, be they delivered by actors or directors. So, keeping up with celebrity life comes as basic nature to her, something she loves knowing and informing others.
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