Filmmaker J.J. Abrams is adapting a new book about Michael Jackson for TV with its co-author, TV and radio host Tavis Smiley.
Warner Bros. Television is on board the project with Smiley and Abrams, whose credits include "Star Wars" and "Star Trek" movies, Smiley's company said Monday.
The book, "Before You Judge Me: The Triumph and Tragedy of Michael Jackson's Last Days," will be published 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. The network that will air it wasn't announced, nor was a premiere date.
Jean Smart, Ariana Grande, Michael Keaton among hosts for “SNL” season 50
Fresh off her Emmys win, Jean Smart will kick off the landmark 50th season of "Saturday Night Live."
NBC on Thursday announced the lineup of hosts for the season, which premieres Sept. 28. Joining Smart on the first show will be Jelly Roll as the musical act. He was also at the Emmys, singing during the ceremony's in memoriam segment.
It will be Smart's first time hosting "SNL."
Comedian Nate Bargatze will host on Oct. 5, with Coldplay as the musical guest.
Ariana Grande will host Oct. 12, with musical guest Stevie Nicks.
"Beetlejuice" star Michael Keaton will host on Oct. 19, the last show before Halloween, and Billie Eilish will be that night's musical guest.
The host on Nov. 2 will be "SNL" alum John Mulaney, with breakout sensation Chappell Roan as the music guest.
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