Branca is also producing the movie with John McClain; they are co-executors of Jacksons estate.
From our earliest development conversations, it was dump the emotional connection that John still has to Michael.
He is the perfect actor to disappear into the role of John Branca.
(L-R) Miles Teller and John BrancaMichael Buckner for Deadline/Aaron Rapoport/Corbis via Getty Images
Teller will next star in director Scott DerricksonsThe Gorgefor Apple TV+, opposite Anya Taylor-Joy and Sigourney Weaver.
He is represented by CAA and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, Smelkinson & Christopher.
Jacksons nephewJaafar Jackson is playing the title rolewhile 9-year-oldJuliano Krue Valdi playing the young superstar.
