Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” is denied entry to the Golden Globes’ Musical or Comedy category, leaving the film slated for drama categories instead. Multiple outlets report that the decision follows an eligibility ruling by the Golden Globes’ awards committee.
The reported effect is that the film—starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop—must compete for drama slots rather than the genre-based categories aligned with musicals and comedies. Variety and other publications describe this as a setback for awards-season hopes tied to the film’s musical elements.
Coverage also outlines potential next steps. Several outlets say Lionsgate can appeal the ruling ahead of the Golden Globes submission deadline, after which the organization would review the appeal. One report adds that the biopic’s competition would shift to drama releases such as “The Odyssey” and “La Bola Negra,” while explaining that supporting categories are not split by genre. Across sources, the main emphasis is on the category eligibility decision and how it changes the film’s awards-path.
