Director: Antoine Fuqua

Cast: Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo

Synopsis:

A sweeping biographical drama tracing Michael Jackson’s evolution from gifted child performer to global superstar, exploring the pressures of fame, the creative brilliance behind his legacy, and the personal struggles that shaped his life.

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Neither adaptations of Michael Jackson's life nor biopics of famous singers are anything new. Elvis and Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody both hit the big screen in 2022 alone, and Bob Marley: One Love wasn't far behind in 2024 – and that's just to name a few from the last few years. Jackson's life has also been the focus of many adaptations on and off the screen, including in the Tony Award-winning Broadway show MJ: The Musical, which also made its debut in 2022 and depicts Michael's early life and rise to stardom.

The odds were therefore stacked against Michael when it came to making a real impression, and the fact that Jackson is one of the most celebrated artists of all time didn't make the movie's job any easier. However, several factors were in its favor. For one, Michael Jackson's real-life nephew, Jaafar Jackson, stars in the lead role, and the resemblance he bears to his uncle in the film is striking. Lionsgate also seems to have spared no expense, with an estimated $170 million budget thrown behind the movie. Those numbers actually make this one of Lionsgate's most expensive movies to date.

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