Lionsgate Just Confirmed 'Michael 2' Is Happening, and a Quarter of It Is Already Shot
Lionsgate has officially confirmed that 'Michael 2' is in development, with a significant portion already filmed. The sequel is expected to explore untold stories and music from Michael Jackson's life, building on the success of the first film. With 25-30% of the sequel already shot, the studio is poised to capitalize on the first film's box office success, which has grossed $704 million worldwide.
- ▪Lionsgate has confirmed that 'Michael 2' is in active development.
- ▪25-30% of the sequel has already been shot using footage from the original production.
- ▪The first film has grossed $704 million and is on track to surpass $1 billion globally.
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Glen Wilson/Lionsgate Entertainment 20 Mins ago 6 Views 0 CommentsComments Save Summary Lionsgate has confirmed Michael 2 is in active development, with Motion Picture Chair Adam Fogelson revealing on the company’s recent earnings call that 25-30% of the sequel is already shot from footage captured during the original production Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop, has grossed $704M USD worldwide since opening April 24 and is on track to become the first Lionsgate film to top $1 billion USD at the global box office Fogelson confirmed the sequel can move both forwards and backwards in time relative to the first film, with significant portions of Jackson’s music catalog and life story still untouched Lionsgate confirmed during its recent…
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