Jaafar Jackson: 'Michael' Sequel Will Address Abuse Allegations — SkimNews
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- Jaafar Jackson told GQ Middle East the planned 'Michael' sequel will address the child abuse allegations and criticisms Michael Jackson faced in the 1990s
- The first 'Michael' biopic concluded with the 1987 release of 'Bad,' before Michael Jackson's first allegation in 1993
- The original biopic surpassed $1 billion in global ticket sales this summer, establishing the commercial case for a two-part expansion
- Jaafar Jackson said he has little say in how the screenplay is written, calling the narrative 'someone else's story' driven by 'an agenda'
- Jaafar Jackson said the Jackson family has struggled with 'not having Michael's voice being heard,' especially in the late years of his life
- Jaafar Jackson expressed hope the sequel will convey Michael's 'purity' and consistent kindness toward others, even as he was 'broken' by public treatment
Why it matters: The first film ended before any allegations and still grossed over $1 billion, so the sequel is the franchise's only opportunity to depict Michael Jackson's view of the 1990s — and Jaafar's framing positions the project more as a corrective to perceived unfair media treatment than a reckoning with the accusations themselves, which will shape how global audiences ultimately judge the late singer.
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