Overview
- The trailer traces Jackson’s path from the Jackson 5 to early solo stardom, emphasizing his complicated relationship with father and manager Joe Jackson.
- Jaafar Jackson makes his first major film appearance as his uncle, joined by Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller, Laura Harrier, Kat Graham, and Larenz Tate.
- Directed by Antoine Fuqua from a screenplay by John Logan, the film showcases iconic moments such as breakthrough performances and the emergence of Jackson’s signature style.
- Michael is a Lionsgate and GK Films production made with support from the Jackson estate, with producers Graham King, John Branca, and John McClain.
- The project’s release was delayed after reporting about legal constraints tied to the 1993 Jordan Chandler case prompted rewrites and reshoots, and Paris Jackson has criticized an early draft as inaccurate.