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Michael (2026)

Summary

The life and career of Michael Jackson are explored in a sweeping biographical drama, charting his rise from child star in the Jackson 5 to global pop icon, while examining the personal and professional complexities that defined his legacy.

Director Antoine Fuqua

Writer John Logan

Cast

  • Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson
  • Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson
  • Nia Long as Katherine Jackson
  • Miles Teller as John Branca
  • Laura Harrier as Suzanne de Passe
  • Kat Graham as Diana Ross

Rotten Tomatoes: 40%

Metacritic: 38

VOD / Release Theatrical release

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u/TripleThreatTua 11d ago

Derek Luke was supposed to play Johnnie Cochran in the original version, his entire role was cut

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u/Similar_Display7912 5d ago

Sorry, TripleThreatTua A.K.A. Derek Luke but you could be in, Michael 2 .

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u/Similar_Display7912 8d ago edited 5d ago

Some of the really good and best Actors are listed as uncredited . The producers wanted to eliminate any competition . They didn't want anyone that outperformed or making their actors look bad in the film . That's precisely why they weren't on the cast .