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The Story of Michael Jackson's Final Days Is Headed to the TV Screen

The series has tapped J.J. Abrams of Star Wars and Lost fame to co-produce.

Michael Jackson’s legacy continues to live on.

According to reportsTavis Smiley’s new book, Before You Judge Me: The Triumph and Tragedy of Michael Jackson’s Last Days, has been tapped to be adapted for a series for the small screen.

While the TV series currently is sans network, J.J. Abrams of Star Wars and Lost fame has been recruited to co-produce the series.

The TV series, much like the book, will follow the last 16 weeks of the music icon's life leading up to his untimely passing in 2009.

As reported, Abrams and Smiley together will executive produce in partnership with Warner Bros.

More on this story as it develops.

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