Paris Jackson calls out Colman Domingo about Michael Jackson biopic. Paris Jackson/Instagram
Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson in 'Michael'. Lionsgate
EXCLUSIVE: The Michael Jackson biopic drama just exploded into a full-blown Hollywood feud. Paris Jackson isn't holding back, calling the upcoming film "fantasyland" packed with "full-blown lies" - and now Colman Domingo is hitting back with an emotional plea that's shaking up the entertainment world.
The director revealed Domingo "melts into the character," perfectly capturing Joe Jackson's essence - "the look and his body language and even the way he spoke." But behind the scenes, Domingo admits he had to block out the noise to tackle this controversial role. "For me, it was about finding his humanity," he confessed. "He created some of the most iconic artists that have ever walked this earth. What goes into the making of that man?"
Prince Jackson, Paris Jackson and Bigi Jackson at the press night performance of 'MJ: The Musical' on March 27, 2024. Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty
Paris Jackson dropped the bombshell that's going viral: "The thing about these biopics is, it's Hollywood. It's fantasyland. It's not real. But it's sold to you as real. The narrative is being controlled. And there's a lot of inaccuracy and there's a lot of just full-blown lies. At the end of the day, that doesn't really fly with me."
EDITOR'S TAKE: This isn't just another celebrity disagreement - this is a battle for Michael Jackson's legacy. Paris is fighting to protect her father's truth, while Domingo is defending Hollywood's right to tell stories. The real question: Can a biopic ever satisfy both the family and the fans? This feud reveals the impossible tightrope walk of celebrity biopics in 2024.