Michael Jackson Biopic Director Says Film Will Address Kevin Spacey Allegations
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Summary
Director Antoine Fuqua confirms his upcoming Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' will address sexual abuse allegations against Kevin Spacey, not Jackson, despite initial concerns about downplaying accusations against the singer. Fuqua states the film will celebrate Jackson's music while not shying away from depicting the Spacey allegations that led to Netflix cutting ties with the actor in 2017.
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Responding to concerns that his upcoming Michael Jackson biopic would downplay accusations of sexual abuse involving the late singer
the film would fully confront allegations against actor Kevin Spacey
adding that while his film would celebrate Jackson's music, it would not hold back from depicting
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