Actor Colman Domingo has expressed hope that Paris Jackson will eventually appreciate the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, despite her recent criticism. In an interview, Domingo described the film as a tribute to her father. The exchange highlights tensions around the production of the movie titled Michael.
Colman Domingo, who portrays Joe Jackson in the upcoming biopic Michael, responded to criticism from Paris Jackson, daughter of the late singer Michael Jackson. In an interview with WSJ Magazine, Domingo stated, “I hope that she eventually loves the tribute that we made about her father.”
The comments follow Paris Jackson's Instagram Stories posts in September 2025, where she addressed Domingo's earlier remarks in a People interview. There, Domingo had described Paris Jackson and her siblings as “very much in support of our film” and expressed excitement about attending an amfAR event with her. Paris Jackson countered, writing, “[Colman Domingo], don’t be telling people I was ‘helpful’ on the set of a movie I had 0% involvement in lol that is so weird.” She added that she had read an early script draft, provided notes on elements she found “dishonest” or uncomfortable, and disengaged when changes were not made: “Not my monkeys, not my circus. God bless and God speed.”
Paris Jackson also clarified that her interactions with Domingo were limited to two brief encounters: one at a birthday party and another at the recent amfAR event.
Directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Graham King, Michael is a Lionsgate and Universal production set for release on April 24, 2026. The cast includes Nia Long and Miles Teller alongside Domingo.
