The much-anticipated movie about Michael Jackson, who is considered by many to be the indisputable King of Pop, has made the headlines as it recently ran into a major roadblock that could prevent it from being finished. The movie has encountered a significant legal problem, forcing the filmmakers to make significant changes to some parts.
However, despite the obstacles that have arisen, the team behind the biopic is refusing to give up on the project. Their dedication to sharing Jackson’s story with a global audience is making them explore every possible solution to ensure that the movie is completed and released.
Michael Jackson’s biopic suffers setback due to the provisions of a settlement agreement
A recent story by Puck revealed that the project’s attorneys have identified a serious issue with the movie’s content that stems from a 1993 settlement agreement between Michael Jackson and Jordan Chandler, who accused the late singer of sexual assault. The document contained a clause that stated that the Chandler family would never be discussed or featured in any film.
In order to prevent a potentially expensive lawsuit, the producers are now being compelled to rewrite and reshoot portions of the film, even though the production of the movie had almost ended as it was previously billed for release in April.
Insider says reshoot of Michael Jackson’s Biopic will start in March
A source with deep knowledge about the Michael Jackson biopic project has shared some important updates. In an interview with PEOPLE, he stated that despite the latest setback, the Michael Jackson biopic is far from being shelved. He explained that all hands are on deck to complete the movie and eventually release it by October as opposed to the initial plan.
The insider also confirmed that contrary to popular assumption, the project is not on hold but is currently in the works, and the reshoots which are needed to address the legal issues are expected to start by March.
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