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Michael: Antoine Fuqua to direct Michael Jackson biopic from Lionsgate; filming begins this year

en Bollywood News Michael: Antoine Fuqua to direct Michael Jackson biopic from Lionsgate; filming begins this year

The biopic comes from writer John Logan.

Emancipation director Antoine Fuqua will reportedly helm the Michael Jackson biopic Michael set for Lionsgate from a screenplay by John Logan. The film will chronicle the life and career of music legend Jackson.

Michael: Antoine Fuqua to direct Michael Jackson biopic from Lionsgate; filming begins this year

Michael: Antoine Fuqua to direct Michael Jackson biopic from Lionsgate; filming begins this year

According to Variety, Michael is said to give audiences the never-before-told and in-depth portrayal of the Grammy-winning singer who became the King of Pop. The film will explore all aspects of Michael’s life, including his iconic performances that led him to become the greatest entertainer of all time.

Produced by Bohemian Rhapsody producer Graham King, the biopic is set to begin principal photography this year. “Antoine is a perceptive and powerful filmmaker, and we feel very fortunate that he has chosen Michael as his next project. His visionary storytelling skills and commitment to his craft will make Michael an unforgettable film,” Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chairman Joe Drake said in a statement.

“The first films of my career were music videos, and I still feel that combining film and music are a deep part of who I am,” said Fuqua. “For me, there is no artist with the power, the charisma, and the sheer 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 chance to tell his story on the screen alongside his music was irresistible,” he added. King also added, “Antoine’s films provide personal perspectives of larger-than-life characters that continuously captivate global audiences. I’m confident that Antoine will make an exceptional and compelling film that will both celebrate and give profound new insights into the life of the King of Pop.”

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