Nine-year old Juliano Krue Valdi has won the role to play youngMichaelJackson inLionsgateand UIPs Antoine Fuqua-directedMichael.
He was truly an old soul.
He and Juliano have that in common, said Graham King.
Juliano Krue Valdi, Michael JacksonGlen Wilson/Getty
Julianos undeniable, raw talent put him at the top of our list.
Ive been dancing to his songs for five years now.
He makes me feel really special and makes me feel good about myself.
I love the energy of Michael Jackson.
Three-time Oscar nominee John Logan penned the screenplay forMichael.
Michaelis produced by King and the co-executors of the Michael Jackson estate, John Branca and John McClain.
Lionsgate has domestic on the movie with Universal Pictures International handling overseas sans Japan, which Lionsgate will oversee.
