Antoine Fuqua to direct biopic on Michael Jackson

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Director Antoine Fuqua will helm the upcoming biopic film, Michael, based on the life of Michael Jackson from Lionsgate.

Set to begin principal photography in 2023, the movie will be produced by Graham King, Oscar winner for The Departed (2006), and three-time nominee for The Aviator (2004), Hugo (2011) and Bohemian Rhapsody (2018), which won four Oscars, including best actor for Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury.

Antoine Fuqua

Written by Skyfall scribe John Logan, Michael is said to give audiences the never-before-told and in-depth portrayal of the Grammy-winning singer who became the King of Pop.

The film will explore all aspects of Jackson's life, including his most iconic performances that led him to become the greatest entertainer of all time. "Antoine is a perceptive and powerful filmmaker, and we feel fortunate that he has chosen Michael as his next project. His visionary storytelling skills and commitment to his craft will make Michael an unforgettable film," said Joe Drake, chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.

"The first films of my career were music videos, and I still feel that combining film and music are a deep part of who I am. For me, there is no artiste with the power, the charisma, and the sheer musical genius of Michael Jackson. I was influenced to make music videos by watching his work - the first Black artiste to play in heavy rotation on MTV. His music and those images are part of my worldview, and the chance to tell his story on the screen alongside his music was irresistible."

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Fuqua's previous directorial credits include Training Day (2001), which earned star Denzel Washington the best actor statuette, The Magnificent Seven (2016), The Guilty (2021) and most recently Emancipation.

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