
Kat Graham's Diana Ross Scenes Cut from Michael Jackson Biopic
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Kat Grahams Diana Ross Scenes Cut from Michael Jackson Biopic; Legal Issues Impact Final Version
Kat Grahams scenes as Diana Ross were removed from the Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, due to legal issues. The film, set to release on April 24th, features Jaafar Jackson as his uncle in the lead. Graham had previously been cast as Ross, who shared the screen with Jackson in the 1978 Wiz adaptation. The movie focuses on Jacksons early Motown days and Jackson Five rise, but avoids family drama with his father, Joe Jackson. The project faced numerous changes, including reshoots due to a settlement clause from accuser Jordan Chandler. Despite the alterations, the film offers a fresh perspective on Jacksons legacy without delving into full controversy.
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Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Kat Graham's Diana Ross Scenes Cut from Michael Jackson Biopic. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
On April 23rd, Kat Graham just dropped a bombshell on social media this past Thursday, April 23rd, saying her scenes as Diana Ross got cut. From the final version of the Michael Jackson biopic called Michael. The movie hits theaters tomorrow, April 24th, would job for Jackson playing his uncle in the lead. She explained that legal issues nixed a few scenes she shot with a top notch cast, even though the team fought to keep the story intact. Reports back in 2024 had her locked in as the legendary supreme's front woman, but now those moments are gone. Diana Ross and Michael Jackson shared the screen in the 1978 Wiz adaptation, so her role could have tied into his early Motown days, and Jackson 5 Rise. Fans might wonder how she fit, but the film traces his path up to the late 80s dodging family drama with dad Joe Jackson. The project evolved a ton, with reshoots after lawyers flagged a settlement clause from accuser Jordan Chandler, blocking any abuse claim, dramatizations.
Director Antoine Fuqua shot a 1993 Neverland raid scene, but it's out, maybe say for a sequel since the movie ends on a title card. Saying his story continues, big names like Coleman Domingo, as Joe Jackson, Neil Long as Mom Catherine, and Miles Teller, round out the cast. Michael's finally here after delays, giving us a fresh look at the King of Pop's legacy without the full controversy. Entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI bringing you what's trending.
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