Washington, April 27 -- Antoine Fuqua's 'Michael' has stormed the global box office with a powerful debut, but the journey to bringing the life of Michael Jackson to screen was far from straightforward.

The filmmaker has now opened up about a rare personal interaction with the King of Pop, the film's costly reshoots, and the creative choices behind handling the singer's controversial legacy.

The biographical drama, backed by Lionsgate and Universal Pictures, earned USD 97 million in the United States and USD 217.4 million worldwide in its opening weekend, marking the biggest debut of Antoine Fuqua's career, as per Deadline.

Known for directing music videos for artists like Stevie Wonder, Prince, and Toni Braxton, Fuqua described the fi...