The triumphant yet turbulent life of Michael Jackson is to be honoured with its very own Lifetime biopic.
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Named ‘Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland‘, the movie will be told from the eyes of his bodyguard and will see Navi, his biggest impersonator, take on the leading role.
Announced after Sky’s “take” on his life was scrapped, the project will be based on Berry Gordy’s book ‘Remember the Time: Protecting Michael Jackson in His Final Days’ and will be produced by Suzanne DePasse.
The book, which presents the singer in a favourable light, explains this in its blurb:
Michael Jackson’s former bodyguards reveal the amazing truths of the late superstar’s last years ― his life with his children, his financial crises, and the weeks leading up to his shocking death.
Hounded by the tabloid media, Michael Jackson spent his final years moving from city to city, living with his three children in virtual seclusion ― a futile attempt to escape a world that wouldn’t leave him alone. During that time, two men served as the singer’s personal security team: Bill Whitfield, a former cop and veteran of the security profession, and Javon Beard, a brash, untested rookie, both single fathers themselves.
An indispensable piece of pop-culture history, Remember the Time is the story of a man struggling to live a normal life under extraordinary circumstances. It is the book that dismantles the tabloid myths once and for all to give Michael Jackson back his humanity.
Lifetime’s foray into the positive portions of the icon’s life comes after they enjoyed ratings wins with biopics dedicated to Aaliyah, Whitney Houston and before they are expected to do the same with one penned to tell Britney Spears’ story.
A premiere date for Michael’s story is yet to be set.
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