Michael
Short description
Michael is a historical drama that explores the life of Michael Jackson, focusing on his experiences both on and off the stage. The story follows his progression from a young talent leading the Jackson Five to a global entertainer driven by creative ambition. It examines his personal journey and the professional milestones of his early solo career, including his rise to international fame and the complexities of his private life.
The film was directed by Antoine Fuqua, marking the 18th project in a career of 19 films, following The Equalizer 3 and preceding Troublemaker. The screenplay was written by John Logan. Jaafar Jackson stars in the title role, supported by a cast that includes Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Juliano Krue Valdi, KeiLyn Durrel Jones, and Miles Teller. The production involved a large team, with 79 credited cast members and 112 crew members.
Produced by Lionsgate, GK Films, The Michael Jackson Company, and Optimum Productions, the movie had a budget of 250 million USD. It achieved significant commercial success, earning 1.03 billion USD at the worldwide box office. The film has been well received by viewers, maintaining a rating of 8.6/10 on TMDB based on 4,382 votes.
What's left behind the scenes
- The album "Off the Wall" (1979) is mentioned in the film as the singer's first solo album. While this was the first record to bring Jackson widespread popularity, four of his solo albums had actually been released since 1972.
- All the musical numbers were filmed during the first two weeks of production.
- The film originally featured a character based on Diana Ross, who was to be played by Kat Graham. Several scenes were filmed, but in April 2026, the actress announced that they would not be included in the final version of the movie for "legal reasons."
- Originally, the final part of the film was dedicated to the events of 1993, when Michael Jackson was accused of child molestation. Lionsgate rejected this ending after lawyers for Jackson's heirs pointed to a clause in the agreement with plaintiff Jordan Chandler that prohibited him from appearing in the film. The film's release was delayed, and Jackson's heirs paid the $15 million spent on reshoots.
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