MOSCOW, January 19 – RIA Novosti. Antoine Fuqua, director of The Great Equalizer and The Magnificent Seven, will direct a biography about Michael Jackson. informs Hollywood Reporter.

The project was called “Michael”. The tape was produced by Graham King, who also worked on Bohemian Rhapsody, a movie about the band Queen. Screenwriter – John Logan, responsible for the “Aviator” and “Gladiator” scripts.

Manufactured by Lionsgate. And to his assurances, the movie will touch upon all aspects of Jackson’s life. But it is unclear how the singer will handle her scandals. At the same time, the project is being created together with the heritage company, which defends the artist against allegations of pedophilia. The latter was re-discussed in the press and on the Web after the premiere of the 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland.

Jackson is a 13-time Grammy Award winner. He started his career as part of The Jackson 5 family team and became one of pop music’s most famous stars. The singer passed away in 2009 at the age of 50.