Taika Waititi To Direct Upcoming Michael Jackson Film

Taika Waititi has reportedly signed on as the co-director for a new Michael Jackson biopic. The film is not, however, truly a biopic of the singer himself but rather of his famous pet chimp, Bubbles.More »

By mcarthurtiptoptux@comcast.net on February 13, 2017

Taika Waititi has reportedly signed on as the co-director for a new Michael Jackson biopic. The film is not, however, truly a biopic of the singer himself but rather of his famous pet chimp, Bubbles. “It’s an idea that fascinates me and one I want to develop further,” said Waititi. “Most people know I’m a huge Michael Jackson fan, so the main thing for me is to make sure it’s respectful of him and his legacy. I’m not interested in making a biopic; I want to focus on telling a story that blends fact and fantasy, about an animal trying to make sense of the world.” “This film is not about Michael Jackson because that’s not a story for me to tell – or a story I’d be comfortable telling – it’s about a chimpanzee’s fascinating journey through the complex jungle of human life,” he added. “I think animation is the only way to approach a story like this. I really loved Anomalisa because it was beautiful and authentic in its meditation on loneliness. I’m really excited to be working with Dan Harmon and Starburns as we share similar sensibilities and want to tell human stories in unique and artistic ways.” Copyright(c) 2017 RTTNews.com. All Rights ReservedLess «