According to Frank Dileo’s daughter, Belinda Dileo, her father will not be mentioned in the upcoming Michael Jackson Biopic.
When Miles Teller was announced to play John Branca early in the casting announcements, I told you that I was outraged that, first of all Branca’s Character was announced before Joe, Katherine or even Frank but also that an A-lister actor should have gone to those character. And I stand by my opinion and it seems that the Estate has decided to erase Frank Dileo from the life story of Michael Jackson.
As fans, we know that Frank has been a huge part of Michael’s career between 1984 and 1989 and was an emblematic manager, just like Elvis with the Colonel.
Like Belinda, I feel it is an absolute disgrace to not have Dileo characterised in the Biopic and it seems that Branca will play the role of the “Colonel” for Michael!
Belinda is urging fans to share photos and videos of her dad and Michael tagging the production company to showcase why he should be represented in the film.
Please share, let’s get this information out there!! Michael would not be ok with this!! John Branca was nothing to him! My Dad was his friend and manager! Let’s flood the internet with everything Michael and Frank, and let the production company’s @Lionsgate and @UniversalPics… pic.twitter.com/5PDxYfP0xF
— Belinda Dileo (@belindadileo) April 27, 2024
After “Thriller”, Michael asked Frank Dileo to take over as his manager. Frank was the executive producer for “Moonwalker”, executive producer for the 3 Pepsi commercials, responsible for the Pepsi endorsement deal, produced 8 short films including “Leave Me Alone”, managed the Bad Tour and the Victory Tour.
And yes, just like Branca, Dileo was fired allegedly for tampering with the King of Pop’s money.
I agree, we cannot have every single person who worked with Michael in the movie, not having backup singers, dancers, studio engineers, song writers, record company executives or video directors represented by name is no big deal or not possible. But we know the names of the key people in Michael’s life and Frank is one of them, like it or not.
However, the production and the Estate are gradually releasing Cast members one by one, so it is unsure yet nor confirmed that Frank Dileo will not be portraited in the biopic.
