After “Bohemian Rhapsody”, American producer Graham King looks at a film inspired by the life of another pop icon. A biopic retracing the life of legendary singer Michael Jackson should see the light of day soon.
According to several media, the producer has acquired the rights from the heirs of the King of Pop, in particular to use the entire musical catalog of the artist, who died on June 25, 2009. Soberly titled “Michael”, the film will be distributed by Lionsgate studio.
We also know that John Logan, with whom Graham King worked on the film “Aviator” by Martin Scorsese, will be at the helm of the script. The biopic “will provide audiences with an in-depth portrait of the complicated man the King of Pop has become,” read a press release seen by the outlet. Variety.
“a privilege”
“It will bring Michael Jackson’s most iconic performances to life while providing insightful insight into the artist’s artistic process and personal life,” is it still written. However, no release date has been announced.
“I first met Michael Jackson’s family in 1981 and it is with humility that I bring their legacy to the big screen. Sitting in Dodger Stadium watching the Victory Tour, I might never have imagined that almost 38 years later I would have the privilege of being part of this movie,” said Graham King.
For her part, the mother of the interpreter of “Thriller”, Katherine Jackson, said she was “honored to see this story come to life on the big screen”, specifying that when Michael Jackson was young, “and a member of the Jackson 5 , he already loved the magic of cinema.