Lionsgate has officially confirmed that a sequel to the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, is already in development. The studio’s head revealed that the second film could begin production as early as next year.
“There is a massive amount of music and life experiences, separate and apart from allegations, that would fill more than a second movie on its own.” — Lionsgate executive
The announcement comes ahead of the first film’s release, indicating strong confidence in the project. The biopic, which stars Jaafar Jackson—Michael Jackson’s nephew—in the lead role, is set to cover the King of Pop’s early career and rise to fame. The sequel is expected to explore later periods of his life and career, drawing from the extensive catalog of unreleased music and untold stories.