From Variety · Clayton Davis · · 40s
Michael: Golden Globes Deny Comedy/Musical Submission
Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' denied Golden Globes comedy/musical categories.
In brief
Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' denied Golden Globes comedy/musical categories. Lionsgate's Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' won't compete in comedy or musical categories at Golden Globes, moving to drama categories instead. Originally reported by Variety.
Golden Globes decision
Variety confirmed Lionsgate's bid for 'Michael' to compete in comedy or musical categories at Golden Globes was denied.
Film moves to drama categories
The film, starring Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson, is now in drama categories competing against films like Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey.
No effect on supporting actors
Supporting actor and actress categories do not separate by genre, so Jaafar Jackson's co-stars Colman Domingo and Nia Long remain unaffected.
What it means
Lionsgate's Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' won't compete in comedy or musical categories at Golden Globes, moving to drama categories instead.
