Don King — Michael Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Deon Cole

Appears in

Michael (2026)

Role

Minor

Relationships (5)

• Don King — Conflict — John Branca (Miles Teller)

  Promoter's commercial demands clash with attorney's advocacy for independence.

• Don King — Conflict — Bill Bray (KeiLyn Durrel Jones)

  Promoter's restrictive terms oppose bodyguard's protective counsel.

• Don King — Conflict — Walter Yetnikoff (Mike Myers)

  Record executive and promoter competing over media and tour control.

• Don King — Conflict — Suzanne de Passe (Laura Harrier)

  Promoter's commercial focus clashes with manager's developmental approach.

• Don King — Conflict — Berry Gordy (Larenz Tate)

  Promoter vs Label over artist control and direction.

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