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UPCOMING Michael Jackson documentary Leaving Neverland 2 has unveiled its first-look trailer – ahead of release this month.
This new instalment is a follow-up to explosive 2019 film Leaving Neverland.
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The explosive follow-up to Michael Jackson documentary Leaving Neverland is coming soonCredit: Getty
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James Safechuck met Michael when he was nineCredit: YouTube/Channel 4
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Wade Robson has also alleged he was abused by the singerCredit: YouTube/Channel 4
The first documentary revolved around Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who alleged that they were befriended and then abused by the singer, who died aged 50 in 2009.
This sequel will follow their journey since then as they try to take their cases through the US courts.
Channel 4 have released a 40-second trailer ahead of the new documentary‘s debut.
Speaking in the clip, Wade Robson is shown saying: “I want my day in court“.
In a separate interview, James Safechuck remarks: “People must have known.”
Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson will air (in the UK) on March 18 at 9pm on Channel 4.
As for the U.S. and English-speaking Canada, it will premiere at 8pm ET on Real Stories, Little Dot Studios’ premium documentary YouTube channel.
The original documentary will be repeated on Channel 4 shortly before the second instalment airs.
A TV insider said: “The term ‘bombshell’ is one which is too often bandied around to describe documentaries, particularly when they involve the rich and famous.
“But Leaving Neverland was an exposé which was truly deserving of the term, and the follow-up very much continues in the same shocking vein.”
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HBO is not involved this time, following a legal battle with the Jackson estate.
U.S. courts ruled the 2019 film constituted a breach of a non-disparagement clause in a 1992 contract for an HBO concert special on the singer’s Dangerous tour.
Upon airing in the UK, Leaving Neverland received over 150 Ofcom complaints from shocked viewers.
The four hour documentary aired across two nights on Channel 4.
A spokesperson for Ofcom told The Sun Online at the time: “We are assessing these complaints against our broadcasting rules, but are yet to decide whether or not to investigate.”
Leaving Neverland divided opinions, particularly among Michael Jackson‘s international army of fans, who claim the allegations were fabricated.
They even protested outside the head offices of Channel 4, where editors originally conceived of the project.
Writing on social media at the time, a Leaving Neverland viewer penned: “Feel sick watching @leavingneverland:Michael Jackson.”
Another wrote: “I’m biffed at this Michael Jackson documentary and feel a bit sick.”
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The documentary will air on Channel 4 on March 18Credit: YouTube/Channel 4
