Kat Graham was originally cast as Diana Ross in the 2026 film Michael.
Graham's portrayal was later cut from the finished film because of legal considerations. This makes her a notable part of the production history even though Diana Ross does not appear in the final cast list.
The role is sometimes confused with Laura Harrier's Suzanne de Passe, another important woman connected to the Jackson 5's early Motown story. Nia Long plays Katherine Jackson, while Liv Symone plays singer and actress Gladys Knight. Graham's casting belongs to an earlier version of the production rather than the completed theatrical film.