The upcoming biopic titled 'Michael,' directed by Antoine Fuqua, is facing significant production challenges, leading to the potential postponement of its release. The film initially planned to portray key events like the 1993 child molestation accusations against Michael Jackson, but legal restrictions prevent representation of the Chandler family due to a prior settlement. Reshoots are underway, with a reported budget of $155 million. The film stars Jaafar Jackson as Michael, alongside notable actors portraying figures from his life, reflecting the complexities of accurately telling Jackson's story amidst legal constraints.
This bifurcation will likely result in the film's current release date of October 3 being pushed back.
The film allegedly would have represented the Chandler family as 'money-grubbing,' but legally they can't be represented onscreen at all.
According to Matt Belloni, the third act had been about the Chandler family's accusation of child molestation against Jackson in 1993.
Reportedly as part of a settlement they signed in the '90s, the Chandlers cannot have their story dramatized.
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