Michael sequel to tell the allegations from Michael's side, says Jaafar Jackson
By Fuzzy Mushroom · Published
Jaafar Jackson, who plays his uncle in this year's record-breaking biopic Michael, told GQ Middle East in August that the planned sequel will show the child sexual abuse allegations "from his point of view". The comments came back into the headlines this week alongside a new Variety interview. The first film was criticised for leaving the allegations out, partly because of a legal clause, and the sequel's script is still being written.
The Pros gave Michael 44, The Punters 79. Can a sequel close that gap?
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Spore Score for the story: 74 (Solid). Status: Not confirmed yet. On the record: The star, on the record in interviews. No sequel release date yet..
The films
- Michael (2026): Spore Score 60, The Pros 44 vs The Punters 79
Sources
- GQ Middle East: Jaafar Jackson Is Playing King
- Variety: Jaafar Jackson on 'Michael' Sequel, Cut Third Act and Oscar Race
- The Guardian: 'It's important that Michael's voice is heard': Jaafar Jackson says second biopic of his uncle will cover sexual abuse allegations (20 October 2026)
- Rolling Stone: Jaafar Jackson Hopes 'Michael' Sequel Has 'More Insight' Into Allegations (21 August 2026)
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