so king of pop, Michael Jacksonvery soon Biography dedicated to him. As announced by Deadline, he will actually be a director training day and newer ReleaseAnd Antoine FuquaTo guide MikhailBlogging drama Lionsgate Her screenplay will tell the complex story of the life of the famous singer, one of the most influential and influential exponents of pop music of all time (The project was already leaked in 2019, with the same names involvedbut now only the actual developments and the so-called green light).
script by John Logan The movie is produced by Graham Kingwhich actually turned Freddie Mercury’s Story of Queen into the blockbuster that was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, and was a huge hit with audiences, bohemian rhapsody. GK Films will produce alongside John Branca and John McClain.
King and Logan previously worked together on a Howard Hughes film by Martin Scorsese the pilot According to the source, Mikhail He would use and capitalize on the many musical successes of Jackson’s career to the fullest And He would recreate the highlights of his careerfrom his past jackson 5 As a child wines to the extraordinary height that has led him, as an adult, to become The world’s biggest and highest-paid music starwithout being silent Allegations of child sexual abuse that punctuated his final years until his death in 2009 at the age of 50, from cardiac arrest triggered by a mixture of sedatives, in this case acute intoxication with propofol and benzodiazepines (for his death, in 2011, cardiologist Conrad Murray was sentenced to four years in prison for manslaughter Mayors).
Fuqua is currently finishing filming equalizer 3 With Denzel Washington in Italy, after which he would turn his film efforts to Michael Jackson. Production will begin later this year, and Deadline reports that Fuqua will be choosing the cinematographer for Release Robert Richardsona big name in the industry, to work on the movie.
«Antoine is an insightful and powerful director, and we feel very fortunate that he has chosen Michael as his next project. His wise storytelling skills and commitment to his craft will make Michael an unforgettable moviesaid Joe Drake, president of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.
The king said:Antoine’s films offer personal perspectives on extraordinary characters that continually captivate global audiences. I am confident that Antoine will deliver a wonderful and engaging film that celebrates and offers profound new insights into the life of the King of Pop.».
Early in his career, Fuqua directed videos for the likes of Prince, Lil Wayne, Toni Braxton, and Stevie Wonder, in which music and pop music specifically crossed his path as a director. «The first films in my career were music videos, and I still feel that the combination of film and music is a deep part of me. – Fuqua said, commenting on the official announcement of Mikhail – To me, there is no artist with the strength, charisma, and sheer musical genius of Michael Jackson. I was very moved, making music videos, by watching his work: First black artist to be broadcast in high rotation on MTV. His music and those images are part of my worldview and the opportunity to tell his story on screen alongside his music was irresistible».
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Source: The deadlines
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