In the wake of a backlash from Michael Jackson’s family, Sky Arts has cancelled the Urban Myths episode featuring controversial footage starring Joseph Fiennes as the late pop star.
Via statement, a company rep said:
“We have taken the decision not to broadcast ‘Elizabeth, Michael and Marlon,’ a half-hour episode from the Sky Arts ‘Urban Myths’ series, in light of the concerns expressed by Michael Jackson’s immediate family. We set out to take a light-hearted look at reportedly true events and never intended to cause any offence. Joseph Fiennes fully supports our decision.”
The remaining episodes of the first series are set to air as normal, though it remains to be seen whether Urban Myths can escape cancellation.
Stay tuned as we continue to monitor the cancel/renew status of Urban Myths Series 2…
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