It was probably the most awaited announcement by fans since his departure. But finally, someone is making a biopic about the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson. After the great success of the Freddy Mercury biopics Bohemian Rhapsody and Elvis, cinematographers thought it might be time to finally give the king what he deserved: a great film about his passionate life.
But who will do it? Antoine Fuqua, director of Training Day, Equalization or Liberation with Will Smith. And it’s very good news because the director is a big fan of Michael Jackson, so no doubt he will put a lot of interest in his work.
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The team behind ‘Michael’
Yes, the name of the movie will be ‘Michael’ as for Elvis. And we know the poster with the silhouette of the King Of Pop and his first name was more than enough to sell the movie. In this case, no real marketing is needed behind it because many people will be interested. All you have to do is make a great movie with the right team. And it seems that the team behind the project is very promising.
The script was written by John Logan, the famous screenwriter who collaborated with Martin Scorcese on Aviator and also with Sam Mendes on two James Bond films, Skyfall and 007 Spectre. So in terms of writing, we already know the film is in good hands.
The film will be produced by Lionsgate and Graham King. And for those who know Hollywood names, you already know that’s good news. Yes, Graham King is the man behind Bohemian Rhapsody. And when we see how good this movie is, we can already say for sure that the Michael Jackson biopic will be a success. However, Bohemian Rhapsody does not depict the darkest part of Freddy Mercury’s life, and that is the main reason why some people do not appreciate the film, so with the same producer behind it, there will be many more critics. But that’s good news for die-hard fans, who know what Michael Jackson stands for, and who don’t want to hear about it anymore.
What is the movie about?
Of course, Michael Jackson. But from when to when? And what will it show? From what we know, the film, like Bohemian Rhapsody, will show the artist’s most iconic performances while also showing some of his personal life and how he works before shows and in the studio.
And as for the part of his life, we will see everything. This means that we will be able to see the beginning with the Jackson 5, as well as the filming of Thriller and the first steps in his life that made him the King of Pop. We may also see his physical changes from scene to scene, and it will be very interesting to follow.
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When is the filming?
Not before the end of 2023, so the movie is expected in 2024 or 2025. Why? Antoine Fuqua is currently in Italy to shoot “The Equalizer 3” with Denzel Washington. He said, as soon as this filming is over, he will continue filming the Michael Jackson biopic.
And one thing is for sure, he is already very excited about the project, because this is what he said: “The first film in my career was a music video, and I still feel that combining film and music is a deep part of who I am. .” He later added: “To me, no artist has the sheer power, charisma, and musical genius of Michael Jackson. I was influenced to make music videos by watching his work – the first Black artist to play in heavy rotation on MTV. His music and those images are part of my worldview, and the opportunity to tell his story on screen alongside his music was irresistible.”
And the producer is also very excited to start the project, especially with Antoine Fuqua, because this is what Graham King told him: “Antoine’s film provides a personal perspective of a larger-than-life character that continues to captivate a global audience.” And Lionsgate’s Joe Drake added: “Antoine is a perceptive and powerful filmmaker, and we feel very fortunate that he has chosen Michael as his next project. His insightful storytelling and commitment to his craft will make Michael an unforgettable film.” With all those accolades, we can only think that this movie is going to be great. And It must because this biopic is probably one of the most important in the history of cinema. But for now, we’ll just have to wait it out.
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