The Golden Globes has denied a request by means of Lionsgate to have its Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, compete within the Comedy or Musical classes for its upcoming awards.
The verdict approach the blockbuster movie, which stars Jaafar Jackson as his overdue uncle, will as a substitute compete within the Drama classes along main titles like Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey.
Lionsgate had submitted a proper request accompanied by means of a letter from director Antoine Fuqua advocating for the musical classification. Alternatively, the Golden Globes awards committee rejected the bid, ruling that the musical performances within the movie function re-creations of Jackson’s lifestyles occasions reasonably than narrative equipment that force the plot ahead.
Below Golden Globes laws, a movie will have to use songs without delay to advance the storyline to qualify as a musical, a normal in the past carried out to biopics like Bohemian Rhapsody and Elvis.
Whilst Lionsgate has till October 31 to attraction the verdict, resources point out the studio is not likely to problem the ruling. The verdict does now not have an effect on supporting solid individuals Colman Domingo and Nia Lengthy, as performing classes for supporting roles aren’t separated by means of style.
Directed by means of Fuqua, Michael made historical past as the primary biopic to move $1 billion on the world field place of job following its free up in April 2026.
Nominations for the 84th Golden Globe Awards might be introduced on Monday, December 7, 2026, forward of the rite on January 10, 2027.
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