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Diana Ross Cut From Michael Jackson Biopic Over Legal Settlement Clause, Kat Graham Reveals
entertainment2 days ago

Diana Ross Cut From Michael Jackson Biopic Over Legal Settlement Clause, Kat Graham Reveals

Kat Graham says Diana Ross’s scenes were cut from the Michael Jackson biopic Michael due to “certain legal considerations” connected to a 1993 settlement that barred depictions or mentions of the accuser; the edits followed major reshoots after the third act was deemed unusable, with producers preserving as much of the story as possible. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, is poised for a strong release, with early box‑office expectations around $70 million domestically and $150 million globally.

Kat Graham: Diana Ross Scenes Cut From Michael Jackson Biopic Over Legal Issues
entertainment3 days ago

Kat Graham: Diana Ross Scenes Cut From Michael Jackson Biopic Over Legal Issues

Kat Graham says her filmed scenes portraying Diana Ross for Lionsgate's Michael Jackson biopic were cut from the final release due to legal considerations; the film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, hits theaters soon. Reports note that an earlier longer version included scenes dealing with past abuse allegations that were reworked for the final cut.

Kat Graham Reveals Diana Ross Scenes Cut From Michael Jackson Biopic Over Legal Considerations
film3 days ago

Kat Graham Reveals Diana Ross Scenes Cut From Michael Jackson Biopic Over Legal Considerations

Kat Graham posted that certain scenes she filmed, including ones with Diana Ross, were cut from Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson biopic Michael due to ‘certain legal considerations’ ahead of its April 24 release. The final cut omits Ross, and reports say other edits also removed elements such as portions of Jackson’s storyline about abuse after the estate uncovered a past settlement. The film stars Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller, Laura Harrier, and Larenz Tate.