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Colman Domingo Addresses Paris Jackson’s Critique of Michael Biopic

He frames his recent comments as misconstrued to encourage a more receptive view of the film.

Overview

  • Domingo told WSJ Magazine he hopes Paris Jackson “eventually loves the tribute” made to her father.
  • He said quotes attributed to him in People were conflated and taken out of context, noting the story was amended, and he added that Paris reacted to his direct message with a heart.
  • Paris previously said she had 0% involvement, described reading an early draft and offering unheeded notes, and criticized music biopics as Hollywood fantasy sold as truth.
  • Backed by Michael Jackson’s estate, the film stars Jaafar Jackson as Michael and is scheduled to open April 24, 2026.
  • Playing Joe Jackson, Domingo says he aimed to find the character’s humanity while acknowledging Joe “chastised his children,” underscoring the portrayal’s complexity.