Michael , the upcoming movie about Michael Jackson made in cooperation with his family, is reportedly in need of a major overhaul due to unforeseen legal reasons. According to a Jan. Jackson, who died in at age 50, was accused in of sexually abusing year-old Jordan Chandler. Part of that settlement, according to Puck 's multiple sources, is an agreement that the Chandlers can never be mentioned or dramatized in a movie.
The outlet claims the Chandler saga was a key "backbone" of the movie, written by John Logan, and that legally binding agreement was overlooked when the script was previously vetted and approved. The inflammatory headlines about the moving halting are simply not true.
The film is moving forward, and reshoots are happening in March. Spokespersons for Lionsgate the film's distributor , producer King and attorney Jonathan Steinsapir who represents the Jackson estate did not respond to PEOPLE's requests for comment about the reports. Once slated for an April 18, , theatrical release, in November Michael was postponed by six months to its current release date of Oct. The Jackson estate has repeatedly denied abuse accusations made against the late star.
He was acquitted of child molestation charges in Additional allegations were aired out in the documentary Leaving Neverland , prompting an ongoing legal battle. The film also stars the singer's real-life nephew Jaafar Jackson , 28, in the lead role.
It's directed by Training Day 's Antoine Fuqua. A previously released logline for the movie said it brings an "honest portrayal of the brilliant yet complicated" Jackson. This week's Puzzler crossword is here! Can you solve it? Play now! Entertainment Movies Drama Movies. He has written about entertainment and breaking news for over five years. People Editorial Guidelines.
