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\t\t<\/p>\n Kat Graham<\/strong> is no longer in the Michael Jackson<\/strong> biopic that is hitting theaters.<\/p>\n The film, which stars Michael<\/strong>\u2018s nephew Jaafar Jackson<\/strong> as the King of Pop, hits theaters tomorrow. <\/p>\n Here\u2019s the synopsis: Michael<\/em> is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson\u2019s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.<\/p>\n Kat <\/strong>was supposed to portray Diana Ross <\/strong>in the film, and confirmed the casting in 2024 on her Instagram<\/a>, writing, \u201cGrateful to play the legendary Diana Ross\u2026 directed by the great @AntoineFuqua. I can\u2019t wait for everyone to see this film and the brilliant performances in it. Thank you Graham King, Vickie Thomas and Mr. Fuqua for allowing me the privilege of supporting the retelling of such a pivotal era in our music history.\u201d<\/p>\n Now, she\u2019s sharing that her role was cut out from the movie.<\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cAhead of the April 24 release of the Michael Jackson film, I want to share that certain legal considerations affected a few scenes, including the ones I filmed with an incredible cast. Unfortunately, those moments are no longer part of the final cut, though the team worked hard to preserve as much of the story as possible,\u201d Kat<\/strong> posted on her X<\/a> account on Thursday (April 23).<\/p>\n Over a year ago, there was a report that legal issues had come up and delayed the release of the film<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n