Reshoots, Legal Threats and a Scrapped 3rd Act: How ‘Michael’ Made It to Theaters

Michael, the new Michael Jackson biopic, has had a rough go to get to the big screen and we break it all down.
Essence

Making Michael

Watching Colman Domingo, Nia Long and Jaafar Jackson interact, you would think they’re family. Portraying Joe, Katherine and Michael Jackson, Colman Domingo, Nia Long and Jaafar Jackson bring new ...
Us Weekly

Game of Thrones’ Michael Patrick Dead at 35: Actor Dies After a 3-Year Battle With Motor Neurone Disease

Former Game of Thrones actor Michael Patrick has died. He was 35. His wife, Naomi Sheehan, confirmed via Instagram on Wednesday, April 8, that Patrick — whom she affectionately referred to as “Mick” — ...
Variety

Inside the ‘Michael’ Overhaul: $15 Million Reshoots, Removing Child Abuse Allegations and What’s in Store for Sequels

“Michael,” the story of Michael Jackson’s rise to superstardom, was supposed to begin in medias res with one of the darkest chapters of the singer’s life. In one scene from the film’s original script, ...
Deadline.com

‘Michael’ Startin’ Somethin’: Michael Jackson Musical Biopic To Thrill With Record Opening – Early Look

REVISED, UPDATED: Lionsgate‘s Michael is bound to be a chart-topping hit when it opens on April 24. Three-week tracking today indicates an opening north of $60M+, potentially besting the previous box ...