Lionsgate is an American-Canadian film studio established in 1997. It was under its banner that such cinema hits as “Knives Out”, “John Wick” and the saga “The Hunger Games” and . A remake of “The Raven” and an action film “Bordelands” will also be released soon, but the recently announced biography is already causing huge emotions among moviegoers. What is known about her?
There will be a film about the life and work of Michael Jackson. The Lionsgate studio executive is already smelling success
As Jim Packer, one of the directors of Lionsgate, revealed in a recent interview, everything indicates that the film about the life and work of the King of Pop will be a historic hit. The director is Antoine Fuque, known from such productions as “The Magnificent Seven” and “Without Mercy”, and the script was written by the creator of “Skyfall”, John Logan. Graham King, whose credits include: “Bohemian Rhapsody” or “World War Z”. – The interest we see every time a production photo is released is crazy. I think it will be the biggest production we’ve ever had, he stated directly in the latest interview. He emphasized that we are talking about really big money – the series itself has so far brought the studio as much as $3.3 billion, so if Jackson’s biography is to break the record, it must significantly exceed this result.
He will play Michael Jackson in a biopic. Casting for this role took as long as 2 years
Although the film arouses great emotions, it is largely shrouded in mystery, and the creators gradually reveal the cards, thus fueling interest. It is already known that the character will be created by his 27-year-old nephew Jaafar Jackson, for whom it will be his acting debut on the big screen. Previously, he found fulfillment, like other members of his family, mainly by singing and dancing. However, he did not get the role due to kinship, and the casting took as long as 2 years. Ultimately, however, the creators decided that he had all the predispositions to play the king of pop, and the striking resemblance to him only confirmed their belief.
Looks amazing
Crazy how strikingly he looks like him! This film will be a masterpiece and will undoubtedly receive an Oscar nomination
I can’t wait to see Jaafar bring his uncle’s legacy to life
For a moment I thought it was Michael Jackson. This will be so good
– fans wrote under the photo from the set, taken by Kevin Mazur. The cast also includes such stars as Colman Domingo and Nia Long, who will play Joe and Katherine Jackson, as well as Miles Teller as lawyer John Branca.
At the moment, it is not known what aspects of life the plot will focus on. According to unofficial information, all the most important events will be covered, from his childhood to the last moments of his life. The creators will focus not only on his brilliant career, but also on all the shadows of fame, while touching upon such uncomfortable topics as, among others: accusations of pedophilia. We will probably learn the details only during the premiere, which was initially announced for April 18, 2025. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
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