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Connor Surmo · 2026-04-24 · via New York Post

“Michael” actress Effie Spence has teased a potential sequel to the Michael Jackson biopic – and celebrated the movie’s star, Jaafar Jackson, for his “sublime” performance as his King of Pop uncle.

Spence portrays Liza Minnelli in the newly released musical drama.

“I think there’s definitely kind of talk for there being a second film,” the actress exclusively told Page Six. “There’s just so much to Michael Jackson’s life, and there’s so much controversy and there are so many layers that we could uncover.”

Portrait of Effie Spence.

“Michael” actress Effie Spence (pictured here) teased a sequel to the Michael Jackson biopic and celebrated Jaafar Jackson’s performance as his late uncle. Jonas Mohr

Effie Spence posing with a hand to her head, looking at the camera.

Spence (seen here) addressed the sequel rumors during an exclusive interview with Page Six about her own role in the newly released biopic. Lukas Mohr

She added, “And talking about this story, I think that there’s definitely more space and time to tell more of his story, especially with things coming to light.”

“Michael” hit theaters on Friday and covers Michael’s life from his involvement in the Jackson 5 in the 1960s to his early solo albums “Off the Wall,” “Thriller” and “Bad.”

The biopic also shines a light on the pop icon’s tense relationship with his dad, Joe Jackson, and Michael’s struggle to break free from his father’s influence. Colman Domingo stars as the Jackson patriarch.

Michael Jackson with an afro and a patterned shirt, holding a microphone, performs on stage.

“Michael” covers the life of Michael Jackson (pictured here in 1976) from the late 1960s to his early solo albums. Getty Images

Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson smiling while wearing headphones in a recording studio.

Jafaar (as seen here) portrays the late King of Pop. ©Lions Gate/Courtesy Everett Collection

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But the film ends shortly after the release of “Bad” in 1987 and fails to address the shocking child sex abuse allegations made against Michael beginning in 1993.

Director Antoine Fuqua filmed nearly four hours of footage for his original cut of “Michael,” per Deadline.

However, Fuqua was reportedly forced to do “extensive reshoots” following a “fierce internal dispute” between Lionsgate and the Jackson estate over including the molestation allegations against Michael in the film.

As a result, Fuqua and the studio mulled releasing the biopic in two parts.

Lionsgate exec Adam Fogelson also addressed plans for a second film in November 2025, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in a red and blue military-style jacket, being escorted by KeiLyn Durrel Jones as Bill Bray.

Jaafar (pictured here as the pop icon in “Michael”) said that a sequel to the biopic is already “in early development.” ©Lions Gate/Courtesy Everett Collection

Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson, waving to a crowd in a military-style jacket and sunglasses.

“You can’t fit it all in one movie,” Jaafar said of his uncle’s life earlier this month. “It’s impossible.” ©Lions Gate/Courtesy Everett Collection

“While we’re not yet ready to confirm plans for a second film, I can tell you that the creative team is hard at work making sure that we’re in a position to deliver more ‘Michael’ soon after we release the first film,” the Motion Picture Group chair reportedly said at the time.

Meanwhile, Jaafar said that a sequel to “Michael” is already “in early development” during a chat with Entertainment Tonight ahead of the biopic’s release.

“You can’t fit it all in one movie,” he said. “It’s impossible.”

As for Jaafar’s performance as his late uncle, Spence described the actor’s portrayal as both “sublime” and “insane.”

Michael Jackson performing on stage in a sparkly silver and black striped outfit.

“Michael” doesn’t address the child sex abuse allegations made against MJ (pictured here in 1980). Getty Images

Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson performing on stage.

The biopic ends shortly after the release of “Bad” in 1987. ©Lions Gate/Courtesy Everett Collection

“I did get to share the screen with Jaafar, and he was sublime,” she told us. “At first, I didn’t know he was a relative and just was really wowed by his presence and his absolutely solid ability to transform.”

Michael’s brother Jermaine Jackson, 71, welcomed Jaafar with his second wife, Alejandra Oaziaza, in 1996. Jaafar was 12 when Michael died in June 2009 at the age of 50.

“I feel like he very much disappeared [into the role],” Spence continued. “His focus was really inspiring. The way that he approached it felt like it was a deep honor for him.”

She added, “The way that he was able to embody his uncle was insane.”

Jaafar Jackson at the "Michael" Hometown Screening.

Jermaine Jackson welcomed Jaafar (pictured here at a special screening of “Michael” on April 13) with Alejandra Oaziaza in 1996. Getty Images

Prince Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Jaafar Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, and Marlon Jackson at the "Michael" Hometown Screening.

“I hope people leave dancing, singing, feeling inspired, while also wanting more,” Jaafar (seen here with Prince, Jackie, Jermaine and Marlon Jackson on April 13) said of the biopic. Getty Images

Jaafar himself discussed his portrayal of the late “Billie Jean” hitmaker and what he wanted audiences to take away from “Michael” during an interview with Vogue published on April 11.

“I hope people walk out of that theater with a deeper understanding of who Michael was at the core,” he told the outlet.

“To experience a side of him they haven’t seen in this way,” Jaafar concluded. “I hope people leave dancing, singing, feeling inspired, while also wanting more.”