Michael Jackson remains an important figure in today’s pop culture. Despite the accusations that weigh against him, his impact on the music industry is undeniable and that is what his new biographical film will seek to represent. This has been revealed by Variety in its recent report.
The biopic of the ‘King of Pop’ will have big names behind its production, as the producer of the acclaimed Bohemian rhapsody, Graham Kingwill be involved, as will the three-time Oscar nominee John Loganrecognized for his work on Gladiator.
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The film will be called Michael and will have the support of what is known as the Michael Jackson state; that is to say, that its execution will have the cooperation of the family of the interpreter of “Thiller”.
In that sense, the aforementioned medium slips the possibility that the scandals related to Jackson, which “persecute” him even after his death, could be directed towards the field of the subjective.
What will Michael be about?
According to what was shared by the aforementioned medium, Michael will offer the public an in-depth portrait of the complicated man who became the ‘King of Pop’. In this way, not only will the viewer be brought closer to Jackson’s most iconic performances, but it will also offer a vision of the artistic process and the artist’s personal life.
“I am thrilled to have Lionsgate a part of this epic film, and thrilled to be working with Graham, who has proven successful in telling iconic life stories from Bohemian Rhapsody to Ali; when he is paired with John, we couldn’t be in more extraordinary hands,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group President Joe Drake.
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For his part, King also shared his perspective on the exciting story that will bring the legendary singer to theaters: “I met the Jackson family in 1981 and I am honored to bring their legacy to the big screen. Sitting in Dodger Stadium watching the Victory Tour, I never could have imagined that almost 38 years later he would have the privilege of being a part of this movie.”