Kat Graham's Michael Jackson Biopic Exit: Legal Issues Cut Scenes

0:00On April 23rd, Cat Graham just dropped some news on why she's missing from the Michael Jackson biopic. Back in 2024, reports had her playing Diana Ross, the 82-year-old supreme's legend in the film, Michael. But ahead of its April 24th release, Graham said legal issues led to her scenes getting cut from the final version, even though the team fought to keep the story intact. The movie stars Jafar Jackson as his uncle Michael, tracing the singer's climb with the Jackson 5 and his split from dad Joe Jackson's management. It's got a stacked cast too, like Home in Domingo as Joe, Neil Long as Mom Catherine, and Miles Teller as lawyer John Bronca. Fans might wonder about Ross' spot since she starred with Michael in the 1978 Wiz movie, but her role here stayed vague amid all the changes. The project shifted big time over years, including reshoots after a settlement clause blocked any abuse claims from folks like Jordan Chandler. Director Antoine Fuqua shot a 1993 police raid scene on Neverland Ranch tied to those accusations, but it didn't make the cut.

1:06Now there's talk of using that unused footage in a sequel since the film wraps with a card saying his story continues. Michael hits theaters April 24th, so catch it and see how they wrapped up the King of Pops early saga without those cut moments. You've been listening to entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered pop culture coverage.