MOVIE | Michael international premiere to be held in Berlin – Producer Graham King announced Berlin as the premiere host during Munich Film Week. The Academy Award-winning filmmaker produced The Departed, The Aviator and Bohemian Rhapsody.
The international premiere takes place on April 10, with the film’s stars and filmmakers attending. It will also launch a multi-day Fan Celebration. The organisers will reveal details of both events later.
Michael portrays the life and legacy of Michael Jackson. The story begins with his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five. It then follows his ambition to become the world’s biggest entertainer, exploring his life beyond the music.
Michael cast and filmmakers
Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.
Michael stars Jaafar Jackson in his feature film debut, Nia Long (Empire, The Best Man franchise), Laura Harrier (BlacKkKlansman, Spider-Man: Homecoming) and Juliano Krue Valdi (The Loud House, Arco), with Miles Teller (Top Gun: Maverick, Whiplash) and two-time Academy Award® nominee Colman Domingo (Sing Sing, Rustin).
Antoine Fuqua directs the film. His credits include Training Day, Olympus Has Fallen and The Equalizer franchise. Meanwhile, three-time Academy Award nominee John Logan wrote the screenplay. His work includes Gladiator and The Aviator.
Graham King produces through GK Films alongside John Branca and John McClain. Branca and McClain were executive producers on This Is It and Thriller 40.
Lionsgate distributes the film in North America and Japan, partnering with Kino Films in Japan. Universal Pictures handles international distribution.
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MOVIE | Michael international premiere to be held in Berlin
