Colman Domingo responds to Michael Jackson biopic controversy: 'Everyone has a story'

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Colman Domingo, who will play Joe Jackson, reflected on the Michael Jackson biopic controversy: 'He's a complicated human being and what the film will do is tell the story of a very complicated person.'

Jessica is a staff writer at Entertainment Weekly, where she covers TV, movies, and pop culture. Her work has appeared in Bustle, NYLON, Cosmopolitan, InStyle, and more. She lives in California with her dog.will"tell the story of a very complicated person" when asked about the criticisms of bringing the contentious King of Pop story to screen.on the BET Awards red carpet over the weekend.

See Michael Jackson biopic cast and the real people they're playing: Kat Graham as Diana Ross, Larenz Tate as Berry Gordy "Everyone has a story," Colman said, adding that the film will "shine a different light on Michael Jackson.", who will play the King of Pop in the picture."When people watch Jaafar Jackson and what he does, they’re gonna be blown away," Domingo said."There’s a spiritual connection he has with his uncle. It’s beautiful."The biopic will chronicle Jackson's early days as a member of the Jackson 5 through his success as a solo artist.

The late Jackson has long denied the allegations against him, including during his highly-publicized 2005 child molestation trial in which he was acquitted. The Jackson estate has also denied the allegations.

 

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