Lionsgate is an entertainment company known for creating some iconic franchises like The Hunger Games and John Wick. Already winning the hearts of people with their films, the company made a bold statement about an upcoming biopic about Michael Jackson.
With the entertainment company creating a biopic on the iconic American singer-songwriter and dancer Michael Jackson, Lionsgate had something to announce. Call it confidence or a challenge, the company revealed that the upcoming biopic will be the biggest movie that they have ever made!
Lionsgate Company Is Creating A Michael Jackson Biopic
Jafaar Jackson, who is the nephew of legendary singer Michael Jackson, is set to make his debut in acting with the upcoming film titled Michael. Based on the life of Jackson, Lionsgate company will be releasing the film theatrically in the United States while Universal Pictures will be the worldwide distributor.
Starring alongside Jafaar Jackson are Miles Teller, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, and several others. Despite the film being a biopic about the legendary singer, the entertainment company made a bold statement recently and the fans are amused.
In an interview (via The Hollywood Reporter), Jim Packer, the president of worldwide television distribution at Lionsgate had some pretty words to say about their upcoming film!
The buzz that we’re getting every time a photo gets released is kind of crazy. And I think that’ll be the biggest movie we’ve ever had.
And although Packer might be right in his words, fans decided to have some fun with the report. The Hunger Games franchise has collected a total amount of $3.3 billion at the global box office across four movies. Well, to beat the odds, Michael has to earn at least $1 billion to make itself stand out.
Taking to the comment section on X (formerly Twitter), people talked and joked about the potential of the upcoming film crossing a billion dollars.
Fans Made Fun of Jim Packer’s Comments!
Controversies aside, Michael Jackson was indeed a legendary singer-songwriter and dancer who redefined the genre of pop music and dance. With some catchy tunes to iconic dances, Jackson stole the hearts of billions of people across the world.
With that in mind, it is entirely possible that a biopic about the performer could very well earn $1 billion at the global box office. People who want to relive the nostalgia might as well enjoy watching Michael in theaters, but most people do not agree!
Taking to X, fans talked about Jim Packer’s remarks and trolled the executive for his statements!
no way it doesn’t make at least a billion
— harv (@harvv) June 6, 2024
Lmao..nope,it’s no longer the 80s
— mystique (@mystic_k9) June 6, 2024
I doubt it. So they are saying it’ll be bigger than hunger games the saw franchise. John wick. Twilight and Rambo ? I totally doubt it. This is wishful thinking. It won’t be bigger than those films.
— carl peachey 🇺🇸 (@carlpeachey8) June 6, 2024
Does the Michael Jackson biopic avoid the giant elephant in the room or does it tackle it head on?
— Actress 🔞 (@iam003bond) June 6, 2024
Or could be the biggest flop
— Faisal. (@WelcomeNowLeave) June 6, 2024
They must have so much confidence
— Atsu john (@aj_summa1) June 6, 2024
— TheMaverickLife (@TheMaverickLife) June 6, 2024
Well, we leave it up to the box office gods to decide what the biopic is going to be like. With an ensemble cast of actors and Jafaar Jackson making his debut, people are surely excited to see what kind of movie it turns out to be.
With Antoine Fuqua set as the director of the film, Michael is set for a release date of 18 April 2025 in theaters across the U.S.
