Today, Lionsgate announced that it was beginning production on director Antoine FuquasMichaelon January 22.
The co-executors of the Michael Jackson estate, John Branca and John McClain, also are producers.
The movielanded at Lionsgate in February 2022.
Michael Jackson at Super Bowl XXVII in 1993Getty
Last January, Jaafar Jackson, the 27-year old nephew of Michael Jackson,landed the title role.
The singer and songwriter is the son of former Jackson 5 member and solo actJermaine Jackson.
You know, the good, bad and the ugly, Fuqua said in that interview.
King said in a statement today: Im so honored to tell Michaels story.
I cant wait for audiences to be able to see this film in theaters worldwide next year.
