Joseph Fiennesregrets his portrayal ofMichael Jacksonin a controversial anthology series episode that never made it to air.
“It was a wrong decision.
Absolutely,” Fiennes said.
Joseph Fiennes; Fiennes as Michael Jackson in Sky Arts series.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images; Sky Arts
“And I’m one part of that.
There are producers, broadcasters, writers, directors, all involved in these decisions.
But obviously if I’m upfront, I have become the voice for other people.
I would love them to be around the table as well to talk about it.
A bad mistake.”
Sky Arts pulled the episode before broadcast, citing concerns expressed by Jackson’s family.
Fiennes said he “asked the broadcaster to pull it” those many years ago.
Fiennes previously defended his role, stating that it did not promote stereotyping.
“This is territory that is sensitive,” he told AP in 2016.
If it promotes stereotyping, then it’s wrong.
I made a distinction that the Jackson project doesn’t do that."
Fiennes most recently starred oppositeJennifer Lopezin the mystery dramaThe MotherandElisabeth Mossin the seriesThe Handmaid’s Tale.
