Sky has decided not to air an episode of the Sky Arts comedy series Urban Myths after a glimpse of Joseph Fiennes in the role of Michael Jackson in the series’ trailer caused offense.
“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.
The episode centres on Jackson taking a road trip from New York to Los Angeles with Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando after the 9/11 terror attacks.
The broadcaster said it was aiming for some light-hearted comedy and did not mean to upset anyone.