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‘Michael’: Official trailer for Michael Jackson biopic released
- On Thursday, Lionsgate released the first teaser for 'Michael', showing Jaafar Jackson portraying his late uncle Michael Jackson and confirming an April 24 theatrical release.
- Produced by Graham King and backed by the Jackson estate, work began in 2016 and Lionsgate confirmed the film in 2022 despite allegations earlier this year involving Jordan Chandler.
- A roughly one-minute teaser shows Michael Jackson moments, with 'Wanna Be Startin' Something' and 'Billie Jean' playing as visuals include Jackson Five-era clips and stadium scenes.
- Producer Graham King said the film seeks to `humanise but not sanitise` Michael Jackson, the teaser sets tone after delays, and Paris Jackson denied involvement despite reading an early draft.
- After years in development and cast additions, work on the film started in 2016 and later added Jaafar Jackson and director Antoine Fuqua; The Hollywood Reporter says it will release in theatres and on IMAX.
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After several shifts, there is now the first foretaste of the biopic "Michael" about the life of pop star Michael Jackson (1958-2009). The film is to be seen in the cinemas on April 24, 2026. The leading role is Jaafar Jackson – the musician's 27-year-old nephew thus makes his acting debut. The short teaser shows iconic moments of the career of the "King of Pop": his famous dance "Moonwalk", scenes from the cult video "Thriller" as well as conce…
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