Michael Jackson Biopic ‘Michael’ From Producer Graham King & Scribe John Logan Lands At Lionsgate

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The Graham King produced Michael Jackson biopic project, which is being made with the blessing of the pop legend’s estate, is seeing its worldwide distribution rights snapped up by Lionsgate.Deadline first told you about the project, penned by 3x Oscar nominee John Logan, back in November 2019.

The project is still moving forward with Logan’s script.The Departed Oscar winning producer King will produce with the co-executors of the Michael Jackson estate, John Branca and John McClain.

King and Logan previously collaborated on Martin Scorsese’s The Aviator. Logan also wrote Ridley Scott’s Best Picture winner Gladiator.Michael is set to be an in-depth portrayal of a complicated man who became the King of Pop.

It will bring to life Jackson’s most iconic performances as it gives an informed insight into the entertainer’s artistic process and personal life.Beamed Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Joe Drake said, “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.”“I first met the Jackson family in 1981 and I’m humbled to bring their legacy to the big screen,” said King. “Sitting at Dodger Stadium watching the Victory Tour, I could never have imagined that nearly 38 years later I would get the privilege to be a part of this film.”“Ever since Michael was little, as a member of The Jackson 5, he loved the magic of cinema,” said Katherine Jackson. “As a family, we are honored to have our life story come alive on the big screen.”Jackson is one of the biggest-selling artist of all-time, with an estimated sales of 400 million