You wanna be startin’ somethin’ early?
Lionsgate said today that its Michael Jackson biopic Michael will have limited early-access screenings in premium formats on Wednesday, April 22, ahead of its wide release that Friday. Tickets for the one-night-only showings go on sale at 9 a.m. PT/noon ET on Wednesday, March 11.
The King of Pop’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, stars in the titular role of the pic directed by Antoine Fuqua. Here is the logline: Michael tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson 5 to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.
Nia Long, Juliano Valdi, KeiLyn Durrel Jones, Laura Harrier also star in Michael, with Miles Teller and Colman Domingo.
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“For Michael Jackson’s fans, Michael is the cinematic event they’ve been waiting for — the movie captures both the soul and the spectacle of the boy who became the King of Pop,” Kevin Grayson, President of Worldwide Distribution for Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said in a statement. “These early access screenings, in Imax and premium large formats, will immerse audiences in the electrifying performances and bring the power of Michael Jackson’s iconic music to life. It’s the perfect way to be the first to see the movie.”