Filmmaker J.J. Abrams is adapting a new book about Michael Jackson for television with TV and radio host Tavis Smiley, co-author of the book.
Smiley’s company said on Monday that Warner Bros Television is on board the project with Smiley and Abrams.
The book, Before You Judge Me: The Triumph and Tragedy of Michael Jackson’s Last Days, will be published on Tuesday by Little, Brown and Co.
Written by Smiley and David Ritz, it’s described as a novelistic take on the pop star’s final months.
Jackson, on the brink of a career comeback, died in June 2009 from an overdose of sedatives.
Abrams and Smiley will be executive producers on the TV series. A premier date and network that will air it wasn’t announced.
Abrams’ credits include Star Wars and Star Trek movies.
