By PTI
LOS ANGELES: Lionsgate is collaborating with “Bohemian Rhapsody” producer Graham King on “Michael”, a big-screen Michael Jackson biopic, for worldwide distribution.
King will produce the movie alongside co-executors of Michael Jackson’s property, John Branca and John McClain.
The screenplay has been written by Oscar nominee John Logan.
King and Logan beforehand labored on Martin Scorsese’s “The Aviator”. Logan additionally wrote Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator”, reported the IndieWire.
The movie will reportedly chronicle Jackson’s musical journey by his most iconic songs and performances.
But it’s not recognized if the movie will confront the kid sexual abuse allegations that plagued the final half of his life.
Jackson died in 2009 on the age of fifty.
“Ever since Michael was little, as a member of The Jackson 5, he loved the magic of cinema. As a family, we are honored to have our life story come alive on the big screen,” Jackson’s mom Katherine Jackson mentioned.
King mentioned he first met the Jackson household in 1981 and is humbled to convey “their legacy to the big screen”.
“… I could never have imagined that nearly 38 years later I would get the privilege to be a part of this film,” King mentioned.
“I am very excited that Lionsgate will be part of this epic film, and thrilled to be working with Graham, who has proven success in telling iconic life stories, from Bohemian Rhapsody’ to Ali’; when combined with John, we couldn’t be in more extraordinary hands,” Lionsgate movement image chair Drake mentioned.
