"The cast had to reconvene for 22 days of additional photography, costing the production an extra $10 to $15 million in budget shouldered by the Michael Jackson estate."
"One of the cut scenes is described as showing Jackson staring into a mirror after he has just been accused of child molestation, capturing his sorrowful gaze as police car lights flash behind him."
"Any mention of the child molestation accusations has been scrubbed entirely from the film, as the estate now owns an equity stake in the film."
"The film finds tension in Jackson's strained relationship with his allegedly abusive father, Joe Jackson, as well as his recovery from severe scalp burns suffered during the filming of a 1984 Pepsi commercial."
The Michael Jackson biopic requires extensive rewrites and reshoots due to a rediscovered agreement by the Jackson family. The production incurred an additional $10 to $15 million cost, now covered by the Jackson estate, which holds an equity stake in the film. Key scenes involving child molestation allegations were removed, including Jackson's sorrowful reflection after accusations and evidence searches at Neverland Ranch. The film now emphasizes Jackson's music and his relationship with his father, Joe Jackson, while concluding with his preparation for the Bad tour.
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