'Leaving Neverland' Director Plans Third Film on Michael Jackson Accusers' Trial
The upcoming documentary will focus on the legal battle involving Wade Robson and James Safechuck's allegations against Jackson's companies.
- Director Dan Reed has announced plans for a third installment in the 'Leaving Neverland' series to document the trial of Michael Jackson accusers Wade Robson and James Safechuck against the late pop star's companies.
- The trial, set for 2026, will examine whether Jackson's companies, MJJ Productions and MJJ Ventures, can be held liable for alleged abuse that Robson and Safechuck claim occurred when they were minors.
- The second documentary, 'Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson,' premieres March 18 and focuses on the decade-long legal battle leading to the trial's approval.
- Jackson's estate has consistently denied all allegations, emphasizing his 2005 acquittal and claiming the accusations are financially motivated.
- Reed aims to highlight the human impact of the accusers' stories while addressing the broader question of accountability within Jackson's organizations.