Dan Reed accuses Michael biopic of whitewashing Jackson abuse in new interview
Dan Reed, director of Leaving Neverland, argues that the Michael Jackson biopic Michael whitewashes Jackson’s alleged abuse and centers the pop icon as the victim, rather than Wade Robson and James Safechuck’s accounts. He defends his documentary’s focus on the accusers, discusses HBO’s removal of Leaving Neverland amid a dispute with the estate, and notes ongoing legal battles and a potential trial in 2026. Reed also cites online bot activity surrounding the film, the public reaction, and support from Oprah, framing the controversy as a fight to have the victims’ stories heard.
