Michael Jackson Movie Reportedly Suffered $15 Million Reshoots After Third Act Was Cut
IGN • • general
Key Points:
- The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson, reportedly excludes any scenes related to the singer’s child abuse allegations due to legal restrictions tied to a settlement with accuser Jordan Chandler.
- These cuts led to $15 million in reshoots and a delayed release, with the Jackson estate covering the costs and gaining an equity stake in the film.
- The movie concludes with a focus on Jackson’s Bad tour and his troubled relationship with his father, omitting any mention of abuse allegations and excluding appearances by Janet Jackson or Jackson’s children.
- Paris Jackson publicly criticized the film as a "sugar-coated" portrayal that panders to a specific fanbase and contains inaccuracies, distancing herself from the project.
- The film reportedly touches on Jackson’s painkiller abuse but avoids controversial aspects of his life, aiming to highlight his music and personal struggles instead.
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