Industry Apr 21, 2026

Questlove Praises “Michael” Biopic’s Emotional Depth Despite Timeline Concerns

"This project does the impossible: it strips away the spectacle and shows us the person," the Roots drummer said.

Originally published by Billboard
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Questlove, the drummer for The Roots, expressed that the Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” successfully conveyed the artist's essence by focusing on the person rather than the spectacle. He noted that the film managed to capture the soul of Jackson, though he did identify some minor issues with the timeline presented in the movie. Originally reported by Billboard.