‘Michael’ Director Antoine Fuqua Questions Some Michael Jackson Allegations: ‘Sometimes People Do Nasty Things for Some Money’

Home Film News Apr 20, 2026 4:41pm PT ‘Michael’ Director Antoine Fuqua Questions Some Michael Jackson Allegations: ‘Sometimes People Do Nasty Things for Some Money’ By Zack Sharf Plus Icon Zack Sharf Digital News Director ZSharf Latest Ryan Reynolds Says Deadpool Will Be a ‘Supporting Character’ Moving Forward and ‘I’ve Got Stuff Written’ for His Return: ‘I Don’t Think I’m Ever Going to Center Him Again’ 9 hours ago Taraji P. Henson Says ‘I Still Haven’t Booked a Franchise Film,’ but Tyrese ‘Booked Two’ After They Broke Out Together: ‘I’ve Been in the Game Almost 30 Years. No Franchise Film’ 3 days ago ‘Project Hail Mary’ Won’t Be ‘Streaming Anytime Soon’ as It Extends Run in Movie Theaters: ‘It’s an Experience to Share With Others’ 3 days ago See All Glen Wilson/Lionsgate “Michael” director Antoine Fuqua opened up for the first time about the movie’s dramatic reshoots in a new interview with The New Yorker. As Variety reported ahead of the biopic’s theatrical release, “Michael” was forced to spend up to $15 million on additional photography in order to overhaul the film’s structure. The original movie started in 1993 with police raiding Michael Jackson‘s Neverland Ranch after he’s accused of sexually abusing 13-year-old Jordan Chandler. The film then flashed back to recount the superstar’s life story and build back up to the allegation and the Chandler family’s lawsuit, which Jackson ultimately settled for $23 million before the investigation was closed when the Chandler family stopped cooperating with prosecutors. Popular on Variety Related Stories Billy Strings Breaks Leg in Two Places While Skateboarding During Encore Break: 'I Heard It Snap Over the Screaming Crowd!'