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Fans of sanding down the edges of complicated historical figures should bethrilled(get it?
The film has been in development since at least2019but moved into high gear once a director was attached.
Whos playing Michael?
The King of Pops own nephew, of course.
Im humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michaels story to life.
And the rest of the Jackson 5?
Jacksons musical siblings will be played by two actors each.
Colman Domingo will take on the role of Michael Jacksons dad and talent manager Joe Jackson,Varietyreports.
The musical patriarch launched the Jackson 5, and was involved in his childrens solo careers.
PerThe Hollywood Reporter, Nia Long will star as matriarch Katherine Jackson.
Miles Teller will star as entertainment lawyer and manager John Branca, according toDeadline.
Branca, a real-life co-executor of Jacksons estate, is also producing the biopic.
Whats the plot going to get into?
When is the biopic coming out?
Itll head to theaters on April 18, 2025.
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