Golden Globes Reject Michael’s Musical or Comedy Bid

The Golden Globes awards committee has rejected Lionsgate’s bid to enter Michael in the musical or comedy categories for the 2027 awards, ruling that the film’s musical performances do not sufficiently advance its story. The biopic will remain in drama consideration unless Lionsgate appeals and the committee changes its decision. The committee applied a rule defining a musical as a comedy or drama in which songs, alongside spoken dialogue, further the plot. According to reports of the decision, members concluded that the musical sequences in Michael did not meet that standard. The film stars Jaafar Jackson as his uncle, Michael Jackson. Lionsgate may appeal before the October 31 submission deadline. If it does, the committee would evaluate the appeal; the studio has not confirmed that it will file one. Reports say an appeal is considered unlikely. Until any successful appeal, the film and its lead performer are set to compete in drama categories, where the lead acting races are divided by genre. The classification does not change the eligibility of supporting performers Colman Domingo and Nia Long, whose categories combine performances from drama, comedy and musical films. The...