Which attorney is played by Miles Teller in Michael?

Miles Teller plays attorney John Branca in Michael, the biographical film about Michael Jackson.

Branca is an entertainment lawyer who became closely involved with Jackson’s professional and business affairs. He later served as a co-executor of Jackson’s estate alongside John McClain, making him an important real-life figure in the story of Jackson’s catalogue, finances, and legacy.

The film’s cast includes several people connected to Jackson’s career, which makes the options easy to confuse. Berry Gordy was the founder of Motown Records, while Walter Yetnikoff was a major CBS Records executive. Johnnie Cochran was a famous trial lawyer who represented Jackson during the 1990s allegations, but he is not the attorney played by Teller.

Michael was directed by Antoine Fuqua and stars Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson as the adult Michael. Because Branca was also involved with the film as a producer, his role has attracted particular attention. The movie presents a dramatized version of Jackson’s life and career, so its portrayal should not be treated as a complete biography of Branca or Jackson.