After an uproar, the episode featuring actor Joseph Fiennes as Michael Jackson—which was to air on Sky Arts—has been canceled after the legendary singer's family complained over Jackosn's portrayal. Jackson's daughter, Paris Jackson tweeted that she was upset over the Urban Myths episode, which showed Jackson, Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando take a road trip allegedly after the 9/11 attacks.
After pulling the episode, Britain's satellite TV channel released a statement about their choice to cancel the anticipated show. "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." Sky Arts added, "We set out to take a light-hearted look at reportedly true events and never intended to cause any offense. Joseph Fiennes fully supports our decision."
