New Michael Jackson Biopic in the Works

Now that the guilty verdict of Dr. Conrad Murray has been delivered, the estate of Michael Jackson is looking to move on in a more positive direction. Currently, MJ's family and lawyers are shifting their attentions to making sure his legacy stays strong, specifically on the silver screen. Variety reports today that the King of Pop's estate is meeting with producers to begin production on a Jackson biopic in the upcoming years.

According to Variety: "John Branca, the executor of the Jackson estate, has approached Ivan Reitman and Tom Pollock's Montecito Picture Company about the possibility of producing and financing a Jackson biopic. The project would only cover certain periods of the late singer's life."

News of the impeding project has Hollywood in a tizzy, with insiders already speculating on what actor would be perfect to play Michael. After the critical success of such biopics as 'Walk the Line' and 'Ray,' scoring a part as meaty as Jackson could equal Oscar gold for a deserving actor.

One movie the Jackson estate is not thrilled about is the Conrad Murray documentary that aired last week on MSNBC. The showbiz family condemned the film, which featured an in-depth interview with MJ's physician and included Murray's description of Michael's final minutes and last words.

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