Overview: The Architect Behind The Jackson 5
BLK PRIME is bringing the story of Joseph Walter Jackson to television screens. Developed alongside Marlon Jackson, the series pulls back the curtain on the sacrifices, high-stakes pressure, and family bond that turned a Gary, Indiana household into the world's greatest musical empire,without giving away all the drama before pre-production wraps.
A new TV series is telling the story of the Jackson family, one of the world’s biggest family dynasties.
BLK PRIME, a subscription video-on-demand and production company, announced the project ‘The Manager, The Mythology, The Legend’ as an eight-episode series with a commitment for multiple seasons.
The series chronicles how Joseph Walter Jackson managed his children’s early careers, transforming them into global cultural icons.
“Joe Jackson was a visionary trailblazer,” said Lauren Pearson, the vice president of operations at BLK PRIME, “who laid the groundwork for one of the most triumphant family dynasties in the realm of music.”
The project is in collaboration with Marlon Jackson, the sixth child of Joe Jackson, as he brings firsthand experience and insight on the series production.
According to BLK PRIME, the first season of the series will dive into the weight of Joe’s determination to fulfill his children’s dream, the pressures they faced, and the unbreakable unity that carried them forward.
Regarding pre-production and casting, BLK PRIME plans to make announcements in the coming months.