This article contains mention of sexual abuse. Michael, an upcoming biopic about the life of Michael Jackson played by Jaafar Jackson, is seeing substantial delays following the discovery of a legal issue associated with an earlier settlement to one of the Bad singer's molestation accusers.

A key agreement in a massive settlement was reportedly overlooked while vetting the script, leaving producers scrambling to do rewrites and reshoots.

"Michael," starring Jaafar Jackson, faces controversy over its depiction of abuse allegations and a $23 million settlement.