Michael (upcoming film)

Upcoming film by Antoine Fuqua

Michael

Directed by| Antoine Fuqua
Written by| John Logan
Produced by|

* Graham King
* John Branca
* John McClain

Starring| Jaafar Jackson
Cinematography| Robert Richardson

Production
company

GK Films

Distributed by|

* Lionsgate (United States)
* Universal Pictures (International except Japan)

Country| United States
Language| English

Michael is an upcoming American biographical musical drama film about the life of singer, songwriter, and dancer Michael Jackson. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, written by John Logan and produced by Graham King. The film stars Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson.

Michael is anticipated to be released by Lionsgate domestically and Universal Pictures in other territories except Japan in 2025.

## Premise[edit]

The film follows the life of Michael Jackson, whose career spanned four decades.[1]

## Cast[edit]

* Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson

## Production[edit]

### Development[edit]

In November 2019, Graham King secured the rights to produce a film about Michael Jackson, with John Logan set to write the screenplay.[2] In February 2022, Lionsgate acquired the film's distribution rights.[1] In June 2022, casting began; Kimberly Hardin is the casting director. Production was expected to start in 2023.[3] In January 2023, Antoine Fuqua was announced as the director of the project.[4] That same month, Jaafar Jackson was set to portray Jackson.[5] In October 2023, Lionsgate and Universal Pictures announced that Universal would distribute the film internationally except Japan, while Lionsgate would serve as distributor domestically.[6]

### Filming[edit]

Principal photography was scheduled to begin in mid-2023. Robert Richardson serves as the cinematographer. The film is projected to spend $120 million on crew wages and vendors, according to the California Film Commission. The production will have a cast of 65 and 300 crew members, and is expected to film over 80 days in California, primarily in Santa Barbara.[7] Filming was delayed in September 2023 due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[8] Principal photography began on November 27, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.[9]

## Release[edit]

Michael is anticipated to be released in the United States in 2025.[9]

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 7, 2022). "Michael Jackson Biopic Michael From Producer Graham King & Scribe John Logan Lands At Lionsgate". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
2. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (November 22, 2019). "Michael Jackson's Life Getting Movie Treatment; The Aviator's Graham King & John Logan Reteam, And MJ Estate Aboard". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
3. ^ Welch, Rebecca (June 15, 2022). "Lionsgate's Michael Jackson Biopic, Michael, Is Casting for Its Star". Backstage. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
4. ^ Davis, Clayton (January 18, 2023). "Antoine Fuqua to Direct Michael Jackson Biopic for Lionsgate, Set to Begin Shooting This Year". Variety. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
5. ^ Rubin, Rebecca (January 30, 2023). "Michael Jackson's Nephew Jaafar to Star in Biopic 'Michael'". Variety. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
6. ^ Grobar, Matt (October 3, 2023). "Lionsgate's Michael Jackson Biopic 'Michael' To Be Released Internationally By Universal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
7. ^ Sakoui, Anousha (March 6, 2023). "Michael Jackson biopic to spend a record $120 million in California under state tax credit program". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
8. ^ "Director Antoine Fuque says he is readying for Michael Jackson movie". September 12, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
9. ^ a b Leroy, Charles. "Jaafar Jackson looks exactly like Michael Jackson while shooting for biopic". The News International. Retrieved December 7, 2023.

## External links[edit]

* Michael at IMDb

* v
* t
* e

Michael Jackson

* Albums
* Singles
* Songs
* Videography
* Unreleased songs
* Awards
* Records and achievements
* Cultural impact

Studio albums|

* Got to Be There
* Ben
* Music & Me
* Forever, Michael
* Off the Wall
* Thriller
* Bad
* Dangerous
* HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I
* Invincible

Posthumous albums|

* Michael
* Xscape

Anniversary reissues|

* Thriller 25
* Bad 25
* Thriller 40

Remix albums|

* The Original Soul of Michael Jackson
* Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix
* The Stripped Mixes
* The Remix Suite

Soundtracks|

* The Wiz
* E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
* Michael Jackson's This Is It
* Immortal

Compilations|

* The Best of Michael Jackson
* 18 Greatest Hits
* One Day in Your Life
* Farewell My Summer Love
* Looking Back to Yesterday
* The Michael Jackson Mix
* 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Michael Jackson
* Love Songs
* Number Ones
* The Essential Michael Jackson
* King of Pop
* The Definitive Collection
* Icon
* Scream

Box sets|

* Anthology
* The Ultimate Collection
* Visionary: The Video Singles
* The Motown Years
* The Collection
* Hello World: The Motown Solo Collection

Concert tours|

* Bad World Tour
* Dangerous World Tour
* HIStory World Tour
* This Is It (planned)

Specials|

* Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
* Super Bowl XXVII halftime show
* MJ & Friends
* Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
* United We Stand: What More Can I Give
* Live at the Apollo

Video albums|

* Dangerous: The Short Films
* Video Greatest Hits – HIStory
* HIStory on Film, Volume II
* Number Ones
* The One
* Live in Bucharest: The Dangerous Tour
* Michael Jackson's Vision
* Live at Wembley July 16, 1988

Films|

* The Wiz
* Michael Jackson's Thriller
* Captain EO
* Moonwalker
* Michael Jackson's Ghosts
* Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies
* Michael Jackson's This Is It
* Michael

Television|

* Free to Be... You and Me
* The Jacksons
* "Stark Raving Dad" (The Simpsons)
* Michael Jackson Talks ... to Oprah
* Move Like Michael Jackson
* Living with Michael Jackson
* The Michael Jackson Interview: The Footage You Were Never Meant To See
* "The Jeffersons" (South Park)
* "Michael" (Glee)
* Michael Jackson's Halloween

Video games|

* Michael Jackson's Moonwalker
* Michael Jackson: The Experience
* Planet Michael
* Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2
* Sonic the Hedgehog 3
* Space Channel 5
* Space Channel 5: Part 2
* Dreamcast Collection

Books|

* Moonwalk
* Dancing the Dream

Documentaries|

* Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon
* Bad 25
* Michael Jackson: The Last Photo Shoot
* Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
* Leaving Neverland
* Neverland Firsthand: Investigating the Michael Jackson Documentary
* Michael Jackson: Chase the Truth
* Square One: Michael Jackson
* Killing Michael Jackson
* Thriller 40

Biographical films|

* The Jacksons: An American Dream (miniseries)
* Man in the Mirror: The Michael Jackson Story
* Searching for Neverland
* Michael

Stage shows|

* Thriller – Live
* Michael Forever – The Tribute Concert
* Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour
* Motown: The Musical
* Michael Jackson: One
* MJ the Musical

Death|

* Conrad Murray
* trial
* Memorial service

Influence|

* Moonwalk
* Robot
* Philanthropy
* Monuments, memorials and namesakes
* Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award
* Mesoparapylocheles michaeljacksoni
* Thrill the World
* Thriller viral video
* World Vitiligo Day
* Sonic the Hedgehog
* Ulala
* Impersonators
* Michael Jackson fandom
* Michael Jackson: On the Wall
* Heal the World Foundation

Related|

* Jackson family
* The Jackson 5
* The Jackson 5 discography
* The Jackson 5ive
* Health and appearance
* Personal relationships
* Cover versions
* Estate of Michael Jackson
* Thriller jacket
* Fulham F.C. statue
* Michael Jackson and Bubbles
* MJ Gallery at Ponte 16
* Behind the Mask
* "We Had Him"
* You Are Not Alone
* Michael Jackson, Inc.
* Hayvenhurst
* Neverland Ranch
* Thriller Villa
* The MJCast
* Northern Songs
* Sony/ATV Music Publishing
* Bubbles
* Peter Pan syndrome
* Trial of Michael Jackson
* FBI files on Michael Jackson
* Mister Lonely
* We Are the World
* Mind Is the Magic: Anthem for the Las Vegas Show
* Never Can Say Goodbye: The Music of Michael Jackson
* Rava on the Dance Floor
* Unity: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson
* "Better on the Other Side"
* "Home"
* "Eat It"
* "Fat"
* Return of the Moonwalker
* Sheikh Jackson
* The Last Days of Michael Jackson
* MJ (album)

* Category

* v
* t
* e

Films directed by Antoine Fuqua

Feature films|

* The Replacement Killers (1998)
* Bait (2000)
* Training Day (2001)
* Tears of the Sun (2003)
* King Arthur (2004)
* Shooter (2007)
* Brooklyn's Finest (2009)
* Olympus Has Fallen (2013)
* The Equalizer (2014)
* Southpaw (2015)
* The Magnificent Seven (2016)
* The Equalizer 2 (2018)
* Infinite (2021)
* The Guilty (2021)
* Emancipation (2022)
* The Equalizer 3 (2023)
* Michael (2025)

Documentaries|

* American Dream/American Knightmare (2018)
* What's My Name: Muhammad Ali (2019)

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