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Michael: Golden Globes rejects submission to compete on Comedy/Musical classes

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Michael: Golden Globes rejects submission to compete on Comedy/Musical categories

The Golden Globes awards committee has rejected a bid by Lionsgate to enterMichael, the biographical movie about late pop icon Michael Jackson, within the Comedy or Musical classes for the 2027 awards ceremony.

The choice means the movie, starring Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson because the King of Pop, is anticipated to compete within the Drama classes as an alternative, doubtlessly putting it in opposition to main productions together withThe Odyssey.

According to studies by TheWrap, the committee dominated that the movie didn’t meet the necessities for the Comedy or Musical classes.

Golden Globes guidelines state {that a} musical could be a comedy or drama wherein songs are used alongside spoken dialogue to advance the plot. The committee reportedly decided that the musical performances inMichael didn’t sufficiently drive the storyline to qualify below that definition.

Lionsgate can enchantment the choice earlier than the submission deadline. According to TheWrap, the studio has till October 31 to problem the ruling.

The choice doesn’t have an effect on the movie’s supporting appearing campaigns, because the Golden Globes’ supporting actor and actress classes cowl performances throughout genres. Colman Domingo and Nia Long, who painting Jackson’s dad and mom, stay eligible of their respective classes.

Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan,Michael chronicles Jackson’s rise to world fame, from his early years with the Jackson 5 to his solo profession.

The 84th Golden Globes nominations are scheduled to be introduced on December 7, 2026, with the awards ceremony set for January 10, 2027.

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