Michael star Jaafar Jackson has revealed that the sequel to the blockbuster biopic will explore the pop icon’s child abuse allegations from his “point of view”.
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In 1993, Evan Chandler, a dentist and screenwriter based in Los Angeles, accused Jackson of sexually abusing his 13-year-old son Jordan, which he denied. The case was concluded when the two parties reached a financial settlement in 1994.
In 2013, four years after Jackson’s death, choreographer Wade Robson filed a lawsuit against his estate, saying Jackson had sexually abused him between the ages of seven and 14.
Former child actor James Safechuck also came forward with allegations.
Jackson’s estate has continuously denied all allegations of sexual abuse made against him.
Now, Jaafar Jackson, who played the adult version of his uncle Michael in the film, has told GQ that the script for the sequel, which is currently in development, will attempt to include the scandal from the artist’s perspective.
Recently, a shooting date for the sequel to Michael was scheduled, with production to begin later this year with a view to releasing it in late 2027 or early 2028.
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