The Golden Globes has denied a request by Lionsgate to have its Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, compete within the Comedy or Musical classes for its upcoming awards.
The choice means the blockbuster movie, which stars Jaafar Jackson as his late uncle, will as an alternative compete within the Drama classes alongside main titles like Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey.
Lionsgate had submitted a proper request accompanied by a letter from director Antoine Fuqua advocating for the musical classification. However, the Golden Globes awards committee rejected the bid, ruling that the musical performances within the movie function re-creations of Jackson’s life occasions slightly than narrative instruments that drive the plot ahead.
Under Golden Globes guidelines, a movie should use songs on to advance the storyline to qualify as a musical, a typical beforehand utilized to biopics like Bohemian Rhapsody and Elvis.
While Lionsgate has till October 31 to attraction the choice, sources point out the studio is unlikely to problem the ruling. The choice doesn’t have an effect on supporting forged members Colman Domingo and Nia Long, as performing classes for supporting roles aren’t separated by style.
Directed by Fuqua, Michael made historical past as the primary biopic to cross $1 billion on the world field workplace following its launch in April 2026.
Nominations for the 84th Golden Globe Awards will likely be introduced on Monday, December 7, 2026, forward of the ceremony on January 10, 2027.
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