Michael Jackson Biopic Delayed: Legal Wrangles and Reshoots Hold Jaafar’s Journey Back
JAM-PACKED JOURNEY TO THE KING OF POP'S LIFE ON HOLD: MICHAEL JACKSON BIOPIC DELAYED FOR THIRD TIME!
Get ready for a thrilling ride into the life of the one and only Michael Jackson, but don't expect it to happen just yet. The highly anticipated biopic, Michael, starring Jaafar Jackson (the late King of Pop's nephew) has been delayed... again!
According to insiders speaking with thescholarlynote.com, the movie, directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Graham King (behind the hit film Bohemian Rhapsody), was initially set to hit theaters on April 18th this year. Then, it got pushed back to October 3rd, but now we're looking at a much later release date – Friday, April 24th, 2026.
So, what's causing the delay? Sources close to the production reveal that the main issue is the film's excessive running time, clocking in at over 3.5 hours! That's a lot of popcorn and snack breaks needed, folks!
But wait, there's more! The biopic also has to deal with some sensitive subject matter – specifically, references to Jordan Chandler, one of the individuals who accused Jackson of sexual abuse. It seems that these scenes have been removed from an early draft due to a pre-existing agreement, leading to further delays.
In a bizarre twist, thescholarlynote.com reports that the film's trailer, which debuted at CinemaCon in Las Vegas last year, included a voice message from Jaafar's mom, Katherine Jackson. She offered words of encouragement, saying: "You have a very special light – make that light shine onto the world." Aw, mama!
The movie itself promises to explore all aspects of Michael Jackson's life and career, including his legal battles. You know, the ones where he faced off against Jordan Chandler (remember those references we mentioned earlier?) in 1993, and then again in 2005? Yeah, that one ended with an acquittal.
Michael boasts a star-studded cast, featuring Colman Domingo and Nia Long as Joe and Katherine Jackson (MJ's parents), along with Miles Teller, Laura Harrier, Kat Graham, Larenz Tate, and Jessica Sula.
As we wait for the biopic to finally hit theaters, fans are left wondering what other juicy secrets will be revealed. Will it cover MJ's iconic music videos, his philanthropic efforts, or even his personal struggles? One thing is certain – when this movie drops, it'll be a wild ride!
Stay tuned for more updates on Michael, and keep your popcorn ready!
