Michael

He is one of the most influential artists of all time—the King of Pop. MICHAEL is a portrait of an exceptional artist whose music has moved the world and continues to inspire every generation to this day. 

The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life—far beyond his music. It traces his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead singer of the Jackson Five to becoming the visionary artist whose creative ambition relentlessly drove him to become the world’s greatest entertainer.

From some of his legendary performances during his early solo career to his life offstage—audiences have a front-row seat to an unprecedented look at the life of the pop icon. This is where his story begins.

Jaafar Jackson makes his feature film debut in *MICHAEL*. Joining him are Nia Long (*Empire*, *Boyz n the Hood*) and Laura Harrier (*BlacKkKlansman*, *Spider-Man: Homecoming), as well as Miles Teller (Top Gun: Maverick, Whiplash) and two-time Oscar® nominee Colman Domingo (Sing Sing, Rustin).

The film is directed by Antoine Fuqua, the award-winning filmmaker behind *Training Day* and the *Equalizer* series, among others. The screenplay was written by three-time Oscar® nominee John Logan (Gladiator, The Aviator). MICHAEL was produced by Oscar® winner Graham King (The Departed, Bohemian Rhapsody), John Branca (executive producer of *Michael Jackson’s This Is It*, *Thriller 40*), and John McClain (executive producer of *Michael Jackson’s This Is It*, *Michael Jackson Live at Wembley July 16, 1988*).