‘It’s important that Michael’s voice is heard’: Jaafar Jackson says second biopic of his uncle will cover sexual abuse allegations
The star of Michael, the most commercially successful biopic of all time, has said sequel will give airtime to point-of-view of late singer
TL;DR
- A sequel to the Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' is likely due to the film's box office success.
- Star Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson's nephew, stated the sequel will address the sexual abuse allegations from the singer's perspective.
- The first film omitted allegations due to a legal clause and significant reshoots.
- Jaafar Jackson emphasized the importance of hearing "Michael's voice" and portraying his character's enduring kindness.
- Director Antoine Fuqua plans for the sequel to focus on Jackson as a human being without sensationalizing his life.
- Michael Jackson faced accusations of sexual assault in 1993 and 2005, settling one case out of court and being acquitted in the other.
- The 2019 documentary 'Leaving Neverland' detailed further allegations, with its director criticizing the biopic for distorting the truth.