
Leaving Neverland Director Critiques Jackson Biopic, Eyes Sequel Release
Dan Reed, director of the HBO documentary Leaving Neverland, critiques the forthcoming Michael Jackson biopic for glorifying the star and highlights the Jackson estate’s influence, noting HBO’s settlement that removed Leaving Neverland from platforms and that rights revert in 2029. He also discusses plans for a Leaving Neverland sequel on YouTube and a hoped-for North American re-release, while signaling he may pursue a third installment to bring the story to a conclusion.
