Michael Jackson’s biopic, Michael, is all set to arrive in theatres on April 24, 2026. The upcoming drama, directed by Antoine Fuqua, features Michael’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, playing the lead role of the iconic star. The film follows Michael Jackson’s life and career from 1966 to 1988, focusing on his early days and many other aspects of his life.
Why didn’t Janet Jackson feature in Michael?
The upcoming biopic features Michael’s sister, La Toya Jackson, with Jessica Sula portraying her. However, his younger sibling, Janet Jackson, is absent. Despite her close bond with Michael, Janet didn’t feature in the film, which was quite strange for the pop icon’s fans. While attending the premiere of the film, La Toya revealed the real reason behind Janet’s absence and said:
“I wish everybody was in the movie. [Janet] was asked and she kindly declined, so you have to respect her wishes.”
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