India, Oct. 21 -- The Michael Jackson biopic Michael will have to compete against dramas at the 2027 Golden Globes after the awards committee reportedly turned down Lionsgate's request to place it in the Musical or Comedy category. According to Variety, the decision means the film, led by Jaafar Jackson as the late pop icon, will enter the drama race instead.

Michael won't be competing in the category it submitted for. As per the report, the change could make the film's awards journey more competitive, with only six nomination spots available in the category. It could find itself up against films such as Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and Los Javis' La Bola Negra. Gold Derby was the first to report the committee's decision.

The ruling ...