Sphere Abacus has sold "Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson" to a raft of global broadcasters ahead of its Channel 4 premiere tomorrow, 18 March. This follow-up documentary (1 x 53’) continues the story of Wade Robson and James Safechuck in their decade-long quest to have their day in court against Michael Jackson’s companies.
The long-awaited sequel has been acquired by Nine Network (Australia), VRT (Belgium), Radio-Canada (French-speaking Canada), Dox TV (Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, and Kosovo), DR (Denmark), YLE (Finland), Canal+ (France), RTL (Germany), yesDocu & Channel HOT8 (Israel), RTL (The Netherlands), TVNZ (New Zealand), NRK (Norway), Movistar+ (Spain), and SVT (Sweden). Little Dot Studios will release it through their digital network channels in the USA, Canada, Greece, Turkey, the Middle East, and Asia (excluding Hong Kong).
Produced by AMOS Pictures and filmed over five years with full access to Wade, James, their families, and legal teams, "Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson" tells the story of a difficult journey with its many twists, turns, and setbacks. Returning multi-award-winning director Dan Reed documents the second stage of Wade and James’s quest, which is now close to fruition. The third and final film will cover the trial, scheduled for late 2026, thus completing the Leaving Neverland trilogy. If their cases are successful, the potential positive impact on the U.S. entertainment industry will be significant. Music and movie companies will no longer be able to shrug off responsibility when one of their stars sexually abuses a minor in their care. The documentary also examines the impact of its 2019 predecessor, "Leaving Neverland", and of Oprah Winfrey’s follow-up program on the two men, their families, and the hard-core MJ fan community.
Jonathan Ford, Managing Director at SA, claims that the audiences are behind this particular story:“We are witnessing huge demand across international markets for 'Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson'. The story resonates deeply on a global scale, sparking critical conversations and capturing the attention of audiences worldwide. We are proud to be part of sharing this important documentary with a diverse global audience," commented
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