Prince Jackson on ‘Michael’ success: ‘My father's legacy means so much to me’ | AP Interview

Prince Jackson reflects on helping bring his father Michael Jackson’s story to the big screen as an executive producer of “Michael,” the biopic starring his cousin Jaafar Jackson. Speaking with Associated Press entertainment journalist Liam McEwan at the Palace Theatre in Los Angeles, where his father filmed the “Thriller” video, Prince discusses the film’s billion-dollar success, learning more about his father through the production, Jaafar’s transformation into the King of Pop and why he hopes his cousin receives awards season recognition. Subscribe ⁨‪@APNewsEntertainment‬. #MichaelJackson #Thriller #KingOfPop #Michael #MichaelMovie #MJ Prince also opens up about the possibility of a sequel, the film’s critical reception and the portrayal of his grandfather, Joe Jackson. Plus, he discusses continuing his father’s philanthropic legacy through the Heal Los Angeles Foundation and its annual “This Is Thriller” event. In this video: 0:00 Introduction 1:32 On executive producing 'Michael' 2:27 Authenticity vs. storytelling 3:18 Commercial success 6:21 Prince's cameo 7:53 'Michael' reshoots 8:56 'Michael' part two 10:59 Responding to critics 12:05 Jaafar as Michael 13:16 Joe Jackson's portrayal 16:31 Heal Los Angeles Foundation