Actor Jaafar Jackson has confirmed that the upcoming biographical film Michael Part 2 will examine child sexual abuse allegations made against his uncle Michael Jackson.
Speaking to GQ Middle East, the actor said the sequel will present events from the late pop star's own perspective, addressing controversial episodes from his later life that were omitted from the first movie.
Jackson explained that allegations against his uncle have always been presented from the viewpoint of accusers. He noted that the absence of Michael Jackson's voice has been a central issue for the Jackson family, particularly regarding the final years of the singer's life.
Jaafar Jackson, the son of Jermaine Jackson and nephew of the late entertainer, plays his uncle in the film. Michael Jackson, who died in 2009, rose to global fame as a child performer before becoming one of the most successful pop artists in history, known worldwide as the King of Pop.
Allegations Omitted From First Film
The initial film, titled Michael, focused on the singer's early life and transformation from a child prodigy into a global superstar. The narrative concluded in 1987 with the release of his hit album Bad, several years before the first public child abuse allegations surfaced in 1993.
Director Antoine Fuqua confirmed that the original project initially included scenes covering the allegations. However, those sequences were ultimately deleted before release due to legal complications regarding the depiction of specific events and one of the accusers.
While the first movie addressed family conflict involving Michael's father and manager, Joe Jackson, it excluded any mention of the singer's legal battles, court cases, or out-of-court settlements involving children.
Record-Breaking Box Office Success
Despite omitting his later controversies, Michael became the highest-grossing biographical film in cinema history. The movie features frequent musical performances and elaborate staging throughout its runtime.
The production earned more than $1 billion at the global box office, surpassing the previous record held by Christopher Nolan's 2023 biographical drama Oppenheimer.
Filmmakers have now confirmed that Michael Part 2, which has yet to receive an official final title, will tackle the singer's most complex and troubled years when production moves forward.
