Michael Jackson Biopic Faces Major Reshoots
- Child abuse allegations cut from the film's final edit
- Production costs ballooned by $15 million due to reshoots
- Jackson's children reportedly not involved in the project
The highly anticipated biopic about Michael Jackson is undergoing significant changes following the removal of child abuse allegations from its storyline. This decision led to costly reshoots amounting to $15 million to adjust the film's narrative and ending.
Initially, scenes meant to depict pivotal moments, such as a police search of Neverland Ranch in 1993, were eliminated. Legal stipulations regarding the Jackson estate's previous settlements influenced this decision, causing the film to entirely avoid this controversial aspect of his life.
As a result, the movie will reportedly culminate with events from Jackson's Bad tour, focusing on his music career and strained familial relationships, notably with his father. Noteworthy is the absence of input from Jackson's children, with his daughter Paris expressing criticism regarding the film's portrayal of their father.