Nia Long.
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Actor Nia Long has been roped in to essay a vital position in late pop singer Michael Jackson’s biopic. As per Variety, Nia will essay the position of Michael Jackson’s mother Katherine Jackson in director Antoine Fuqua’s upcoming biographical drama.
On having Nia on board, Fuqua in a press release mentioned, “Nia has delivered iconic performances throughout her career. I’ve been a fan for a long time because her characters stay with you. I’m excited to now work alongside her as she pours all of that into Katherine Jackson: a woman who was the glue, the rock, and the heart of the Jackson family during its best and its most turbulent times.”
Michael is anticipated to chronicle the singer’s difficult legacy. According to the logline, the story will painting a “brilliant yet complicated man” who grew to become referred to as one of many biggest performers of all time. John Logan, whose screenwriting credit embrace Gladiator, Sweeney Todd, and the James Bond motion pictures Skyfall and Spectre, penned the script.
Michael is presently in manufacturing and slated to hit theatres on April 18, 2025. Graham King (Bohemian Rhapsody) is producing the film with the co-executors of the Michael Jackson property, John Branca and John McClain. Lionsgate is distributing the movie domestically, whereas Universal Pictures International will deal with all territories other than Japan (which Lionsgate will oversee).
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Expressing pleasure concerning the mission, Nia mentioned, “Katherine Jackson is an incredible pillar of strength and grace for the entire Jackson family. As a mother, she was selfless and endured forces beyond her control yet still managed to help build a legacy beyond measure.” Nia was just lately seen in Netflix’s comedy You People and is greatest recognized for motion pictures resembling Boyz n the Hood, Love Jones, Soul Food, The Best Man and Big Momma’s House.