First the Oscars snuff and now this. Actor Ralph Finnes has been cast to portray the late singer Michael Jackson in a new film for British Television, that has been green lighted. The film is about a trip taken by Michael Jackson, the late Elizabeth Taylor and the late Marlon Brando took just after 9-1-1. The 3 rented a car and were attempting to drive back to California but only made it as far as Ohio. I am sure Michael is running around Hell or where ever he is now jumping for joy that a white guy is going to play him in a film. hahahaha
Fiennes will play the late King of Pop alongside Brian Cox as Marlon Brando and Stockard Channing as Elizabeth Taylor, according to The Guardian.
The film, entitled Elizabeth, Michael, and Marlon, will be based on a story first reported in Vanity Fair. A former employee of Jackson’s claims that the musician invited the legendary actors to see him perform in New York just before 9/11.
Fiennes is best known for his role in the 1998 Oscar darling Shakespeare in Love. He has also appeared in American Horror Story and the Dwayne Johnson action film Hercules.
Jackson was one of the most popular musicians of the 20th century, with his hit single “Thriller” selling over 30 million copies alone as of 2015. His later life was marred by accusations of child molestation, though Jackson was never convicted. He died in 2009.
Ben Palmer will direct with Neil Forsyth set to write the screenplay. Sky Arts is producing with Ralf Little executive producing.
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