Lionsgate greenlights Michael Jackson biopic sequel

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• [● 17 SOURCES] Lionsgate plans to start production of the sequel 'Michael 2' in late 2026 or early 2027. desitalkchicago.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · yve-style.com · www.ecranlarge.com · hollywoodreporter.jp · +12 more
• [● 24 SOURCES] Large musical sequences filmed for the first movie but not used will be incorporated into the sequel. desitalkchicago.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · yve-style.com · www.ecranlarge.com · hollywoodreporter.jp · +19 more
• [● 24 SOURCES] Legal settlement with a Jackson accuser barred depiction of certain allegations in the first film; some of that material may be used in the sequel. desitalkchicago.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · yve-style.com · www.ecranlarge.com · hollywoodreporter.jp · +19 more
• [● 24 SOURCES] The first film 'Michael' grossed about $1 billion worldwide, becoming the highest‑grossing music biopic. desitalkchicago.com · yve-style.com · www.ecranlarge.com · hollywoodreporter.jp · www.kurierverlag.de · +19 more
• [● 17 SOURCES] The sequel is targeted for release in late 2027 or the first half of 2028. desitalkchicago.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · yve-style.com · www.ecranlarge.com · hollywoodreporter.jp · +12 more
• [● 24 SOURCES] Adam Fogelson is the chair of Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group and announced the production schedule. desitalkchicago.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · yve-style.com · www.ecranlarge.com · hollywoodreporter.jp · +19 more
• [DISPUTED] Antoine Fuqua directed the first film; his involvement in the sequel has not been confirmed. desitalkchicago.com · yve-style.com · www.ecranlarge.com · hollywoodreporter.jp · www.kurierverlag.de · +19 more
• [● 24 SOURCES] Jaafar Jackson will reprise his role as Michael Jackson in the sequel. desitalkchicago.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · yve-style.com · www.ecranlarge.com · hollywoodreporter.jp · +19 more
• [● 17 SOURCES] Lionsgate plans to begin production of the sequel “Michael 2” in late 2026 or early 2027. desitalkchicago.com · elpaisdominicano.do · hipertextual.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · yve-style.com · +12 more
• [● 17 SOURCES] Lionsgate targets a theatrical release of “Michael 2” at the end of 2027 or in the first half of 2028. desitalkchicago.com · elpaisdominicano.do · hipertextual.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · yve-style.com · +12 more