The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michae l , might not be just one movie after all. Deadline reports that sources claim the Antoine Fuqua-directed film currently runs at almost a whopping four hours. As a result, the film might be cut into two films. Such a decision hasn’t been made at this time, but if the film did get split, it would make each film a digestible two hours. Of course, the split also calls to mind Wicked , which has been split into two films. Wicked: Part 1 was a huge success, and fans are eagerly awaiting the second part. Wicked ‘s success could easily be repeated by Michael, especially with so many hardcore Michael Jackson fans there are worldwide. Release date uncertainty and legal challenges Deciding how long the final cut of the film will be isn’t the only thing Lionsgate is dealing with. The studio is also trying to figure out the right time for the film’s theatrical debut; the film was originally scheduled for this spring but was last expected to be a part...
