Michael Jackson's mom Katherine says family is 'honored' as Liongate picks up King of Pop biopic

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Michael Jackson, who died in 2009, will have his life reenacted in an upcoming biopic titled Michael.Lionsgate has picked up distribution rights for the film, which was written by Gladiator writer John Logan, according toDeadline on Monday.The publication reported that the film will be 'an in-depth portrayal of a complicated man who became the King of Pop.' In-depth look: Michael Jackson, who passed away in 2009, will have his life reenacted in an upcoming biopic titled Michael (pictured in 2005)Michael is being made with the blessing of the deceased pop star's estate, and his mother Katherine Jackson seems considerably excited about it.'Ever since Michael was little, as a member of The Jackson 5, he loved the magic of cinema,' she said. 'As a family, we are honored to have our life story come alive on the big screen.' Jackson has sold more than 400 million records worldwide.

He won 15 Grammys, a Golden Globe and he was inducted into the Rock and Rolle Hall of Fame twice.The Thriller singer has also been the focus of controversy for decades and even more so in recent years.

Distributor: Lionsgate picked up distribution rights for the film, which was written by Gladiator writer John Logan, Deadline reported (pictured 1992) Family approval:Michael is being made with the blessing of the deceased pop star's estate, and his mother Katherine Jackson seems considerably excited about it in 1993, Los Angeles police announced they were investigating claims that Jackson molested four children.Those allegations were once again brought to light in a 2019 four-hour HBO documentary, during which James Safechuck, who met the singer in 1986 when he was only 10 years old, and Wade Robson offered explicit details about the years-long abuse.