"What we realized, if you start there, some people who don't know Michael, it's out of context. It was important to take the audience through a process of how do you get to wherever it's going to go in a second movie; for people to get a bigger idea of his personality and what shaped him."
"There's a possibility of there being a part two, that may deal with some other things that happen afterwards. This is about the making of Michael, how he was raised, and then how he was trying to find his voice as an artist and be a solo artist."
The Michael Jackson biopic, starring Jaafar Jackson, has received mixed reactions. Critics argue it presents a sanitized view of Jackson's life, ignoring his legal issues and allegations of abuse. The film concludes with a message suggesting a continuation of his story. Director Antoine Fuqua believes including darker themes might detract from the film's celebratory tone, while a sequel may address these topics. Colman Domingo, portraying Joe Jackson, hints at a potential follow-up that could explore more complex aspects of Jackson's life and career.
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