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Perth Now
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Michael Jackson biopic facing yet another delay
The Michael Jackson biopic is facing another delay. Jaafar Jackson is set to star as the singer in the movie, but Lionsgate have now confirmed the film will not be released as originally scheduled in 2025. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Graham King, it is now expected to premiere after April 1, 2026, according to Variety. The update was shared by Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer during the company's Q4 2025 earnings call. He said in a statement: 'In regard to our Michael Jackson biopic, we're excited about the three-and-a-half hours of amazing footage from producer Graham King and director Antoine Fuqua, and we will be announcing a definitive release strategy and timing in the next few weeks. 'I would note that it is likely we will move 'Michael' out of the fiscal year which will impact fiscal '26 financial results but will bolster an already strong fiscal 2027 slate.' The biopic stars 27-year-old Jaafar Jackson, the nephew of the late singer, and marks his first major acting role. While 'Michael' had been a centrepiece of Lionsgate's 2023 CinemaCon presentation, no footage was shown at this year's event. The film's initial release was planned for 3 October 2025. But Variety last month reported the project may be split into two parts, contributing to the postponement. Filming for 'Michael' wrapped principal photography in May 2024, but the script, written by John Logan, is currently undergoing revisions ahead of planned reshoots. The production carries a reported budget of around $155 million. In addition to Jaafar, the cast features 54-year-old Colman Domingo and 53-year-old Nia Long as Michael Jackson's parents, Joe and Katherine Jackson. Miles Teller, 37, plays John Branca, the artist's longtime attorney and advisor. And Larenz Tate, 48, will appear as Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown Records, while 34-year-old Laura Harrier plays Suzanne de Passe, a pioneering female music executive. Kat Graham, 35, portrays Diana Ross. The ensemble cast also includes 28-year-old Jessica Sula as La Toya Jackson, Liv Symone as Gladys Knight, 54-year-old Kevin Shinick as Dick Clark, KeiLyn Durrel Jones as Bill Bray, and 36-year-old Kendrick Sampson as Quincy Jones. Michael and Quincy Jones famously collaborated on the albums Off the Wall (1979), Thriller (1982), and Bad (1987.)
New Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Michael Jackson's biopic seemingly pushed to 2026
The film, titled Michael, stars Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson as Michael with Colman Domingo and Nia Long as Michael Jackson's parents According to reports, the release of the Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, has been pushed to 2026. The film is directed by Antoine Fuqua, who is known for his collaborations with Denzel Washington. Jon Feltheimer, CEO of Lionsgate, the studio behind the film, shared that 'a definitive release strategy and timing' will be announced in the next few weeks. But the release of the film will be moved out of the 2026 fiscal year, which ends on March 31, 2026. Michael is the feature film debut of Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson, who will play Michael in the film. The rest of the cast includes Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller, Larenz Tate, Laura Harrier, Kat Graham, Jessica Sula, Liv Symone, Kevin Shinick, KeiLyn Durrel Jones, and Kendrick Sampson. With Fuqua in the director's chair, Michael is produced by John Branca and John McClain, alongside Graham King. Lionsgate is the studio backing the film.
News.com.au
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Michael Jackson biopic delayed until 2026
Lionsgate Studios CEO Jon Feltheimer shared an update on the film that stars Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson in his big-screen debut. "In regard to our Michael Jackson biopic, we're excited about the three and a half hours of amazing footage from producer Graham King and director Antoine Fuqua, and we will be announcing a definitive release strategy and timing in the next few weeks,". "I would note that it is likely we will move Michael out of the fiscal year."
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michael Jackson biopic delayed until 2026
The release of the Michael Jackson biopic Michael has been pushed back to 2026. Lionsgate Studios CEO Jon Feltheimer shared an update on the film that stars Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson in his big-screen debut. "In regard to our Michael Jackson biopic, we're excited about the three and a half hours of amazing footage from producer Graham King and director Antoine Fuqua, and we will be announcing a definitive release strategy and timing in the next few weeks," he shared. "I would note that it is likely we will move Michael out of the fiscal year." The tax calendar ends in the US on 31 March next year, so his statement indicates that the film will probably debut after 1 April 2026. Last month, Variety reported that the film would likely be split into two parts, and be pushed back from the initially announced release date of 3 October 2025. Michael, made with a budget of around $155 million (£115 million), is a musical drama film based on the life of the legendary singer, songwriter and dancer. It also stars Colman Domingo and Nia Long as family heads Joe and Katherine Jackson, and All Eyez on Me star Kat Graham as Diana Ross.
