‘Michael’, the biopic on pop icon Michael Jackson, is just a day away from its release and fans and netizens as well as critics are already talking about it. Although initial critical reviews have been mixed, netizens have also reported on the film. Before the release, fans will be in for a surprise.
Michael Jackson biopic to have a possible sequence
According to many online reports from critics and netizens who attended the film’s premiere, the ending leaves room for a future episode. Reportedly, the film ends with the words “His Story Continues” on the screen, possibly indicating that the team behind the film is planning a sequel.Starring Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s nephew, in the title role, the film tells the rags-to-riches story of the famous pop star. It explores the beginning of his career and his rise to worldwide fame.
The team behind ‘Michael’ hinted at a possible sequel
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter recently about the film, Adam Fogelson said that ‘Michael’ doesn’t tell the whole story of the ‘Thriller’ singer.Fogelson, head of the production house behind the biopic, said: “This first film rarely stops short of telling the full story of Michael Jackson. There’s a lot of amazing music in this catalog that this part of the story doesn’t get to. So we said there’s room for another film.”He also added: “I can say that the film team has been hard at work preparing a second film, and when the time is right, we would be very excited to announce that it will definitely happen… I am glad that there is more story to tell and that we are in a position to deliver it.”Michael Jackson’s biopic, ‘Michael’, is set to open on April 24, though paid previews are starting a day early.