Actor Addresses 'Whitewashing' Concerns Over Biopic
- Actor argues sequel could tackle controversial issues
- Film excludes child abuse allegations, raising questions
- Estate's legal issues led to significant production changes
In a recent interview, a leading actor from the Michael Jackson biopic addressed accusations of "whitewashing," suggesting that a sequel could explore the contentious facets of Jackson's life, including sexual abuse allegations. The film notably avoids depicting any such allegations, which were removed due to legal constraints involving the Jackson estate.
Initial plans included scenes that would have shown incidents from Jackson's past, but these were cut to comply with a settlement clause, resulting in substantial reshoots that increased the budget by $15 million. The final cut of the movie focuses instead on Jackson’s music career and his complex relationship with his father.
Colman Domingo, who portrays Joe Jackson, emphasized that the current film centers on Jackson's early years, leaving room for future projects to delve into more controversial subjects.