The actor was chosen to play John Branca, a lawyer who helped with the transition of Jackson’s career and is responsible for the artist’s estate.
Miles Tellerin Top Gun: Maverick (2022), was confirmed in the cast Michaelbiopic of Michael Jacksonwhich is scheduled to hit theaters in April 2025. According to information from The Wrapthe actor will live John Brancaentertainment lawyer, who helped transition the group’s artist’s career jackson 5 solo, in addition to being responsible for the estate of Jackson after his death.
Before, thedeadline had reported that the actor was in negotiations to join the film and could play the lawyers Howard Weitzman, Mark Geragos or Thomas Mesereau. Weitzman became known for defending Jackson’s estate from creditor claims, as well as dealing with accusations of pedophilia, while Geragos It is Mesereau dealt with the case of sexual abuse faced by the artist, which began in 2005.
According to the film’s official synopsis, “Michael will present audiences with an honest and fascinating portrait of the brilliant but complicated man who became the King of Pop.”. “The film presents his triumphs and tragedies on an epic, cinematic scale – from his human side and personal struggles to his undeniable creative genius, exemplified by his most iconic performances.”the text still says.
Antoine Fuquain Seven Men and a Destiny (2016) and Emancipation – A Story of Freedom (2022), was chosen to direct the biopic based on the script by John Logannominated for an Oscar for his screenplays Gladiator (2000), The Aviator (2004) and Hugo Cabret’s invention (2011).
The film, which should hit theaters on April 18, 2025, will star Jaafar Jacksonnephew of Michael Jacksonand also has Juliano Valdifrom the series The Hug Machine (2022- ) and Bite Size Halloween (2020- ), playing the star during his childhood; Nia Longin NCIS: Los Angeles (2009-2023), and Colman Domingoin Rustin (2023), as the artist’s mother and father.
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Source: Rollingstone
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