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Dan Reed Blames MJ Biopic Fans for Ignoring Abuse Allegations

4/24/2026

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Dan Reed criticized fans of the Michael Jackson biopic for ignoring the singer’s child-molestation allegations.
He said audiences treat Jackson’s music as a “jukebox” experience and turn a deaf ear to the accusations.
Reed noted streaming numbers rose after Leaving Neverland aired and the biopic will open on nearly 4,000 screens.
He added that Wade Robson and James Safechuck’s $400 million lawsuit heads to trial this fall.

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Dan Reed criticized fans of the Michael Jackson biopic for ignoring the singer’s child-molestation allegations.
He said audiences treat Jackson’s music as a “jukebox” experience and turn a deaf ear to the accusations.
Reed noted streaming numbers rose after Leaving Neverland aired and the biopic will open on nearly 4,000 screens.
He added that Wade Robson and James Safechuck’s $400 million lawsuit heads to trial this fall.