Janet Jackson kindly declined an offer to be featured in the upcoming film "Michael," a biopic chronicling the life of their late brother, according to La Toya Jackson. The singer and reality television personality shared this detail at the movie's Los Angeles premiere on April 20th.
La Toya Jackson stated that Janet was "asked and she kindly declined." Jackson, who attended the premiere alongside other family members, expressed a sentiment of inclusivity, saying, "I wish everybody was in the movie!"
The biopic, set to be released in theaters on April 24th, stars Jaafar Jackson, son of Jermaine Jackson and nephew of Michael, in the titular role. While the film incorporates numerous members of the Jackson family, Janet's absence was noted given her significant presence in the family's musical legacy. La Toya Jackson emphasized her support for Jaafar's portrayal, remarking, "She’s supportive of Jaafar and that’s what matters."
Family Involvement and Focus
The production of "Michael" has seen considerable involvement from the Jackson family, with Michael's estate holding a financial stake and his eldest son, Prince Jackson, serving as an executive producer. Other children of Michael Jackson, Bigi and Paris Jackson, are not reportedly involved in the project.
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The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua, centers on recreating Michael Jackson's persona. Reports from early screenings, as mentioned by La Toya Jackson, have highlighted audience reactions to Jaafar Jackson's performance, with some audience members momentarily forgetting they were watching Jaafar.
A separate report indicated that the film underwent significant reshoots, including the ending, with costs reportedly borne by the Jackson estate. The exact reasons for these reshoots were not detailed in the provided material.
