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Jaafar Jackson on Michael Jackson biopic cuts
Jaafar Jackson explains why child abuse allegations were cut from Michael Jackson biopic.
In brief
Jaafar Jackson explains why child abuse allegations were cut from Michael Jackson biopic. Jaafar Jackson says the Michael Jackson biopic omitted child abuse allegations due to legal restrictions, but plans a sequel addressing the issue from his uncle's perspective. Originally reported by NME.
Michael Jackson biopic released
Michael Jackson's biopic Michael opened April with $1 billion box office revenue.
Child abuse allegations cut
The film omitted child sexual abuse allegations against Michael Jackson due to a legal clause forbidding mention of accuser Jordan Chandler.
Reshoots for legal issue
Production spent $15 million on reshoots after discovering a legal clause forbidding mention of Jordan Chandler.
Jaafar Jackson on cuts
Jaafar Jackson, Michael's nephew, said the film omitted child abuse allegations but was rewarding for his acting growth.
Family response
Jaafar Jackson said his family responded positively to the film despite personal discomfort with depicting their history.
Sequel plans
Jaafar Jackson confirmed a sequel will address abuse allegations from Michael's perspective, but no concrete details exist yet.
The takeaway
Jaafar Jackson says the Michael Jackson biopic omitted child abuse allegations due to legal restrictions, but plans a sequel addressing the issue from his uncle's perspective.
