Inside Michael Jackson’s revamped Neverland theme park as it’s brought back to life for film featuring star’s nephew

SINGER Michael Jackson’s Neverland theme park has been brought back to life for a film on the life of the late King of Pop.

Fairground rides appear to have been repainted and the lush landscaping restored at the private amusement complex.

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Michael Jackson’s Neverland theme park has been brought back to life, pictured this year[/caption]

The theme park was re-built for a film, pictured the complex in 1993Getty

Michael Jackson’s 27-year-old nephew JaafarAP

Michael Jackson at the American Cinema Award gala in Beverly Hills in 1987AP

It was a hive of activity as scenes were shot for “Michael”, which will star his 27-year-old nephew Jaafar, as Jackson.

It is due out next year.

The ranch, in Santa Barbara, California, was named after Peter Pan’s fairytale home.

It fell into disuse after Jackson left it in 2005.

The star cleared out shortly after he was acquitted of child abuse charges.

It was bought by US billionaire Ron Burkle in 2020 for almost £18million.

A spokesperson who had also served as Jackson’s financial adviser told The New York Times that Burkle had viewed the home as an investment.

There was initial speculation that the Neverland estate would be memorialized in Jackson’s memory, much like Elvis Presley’s Graceland home, but was placed on the market in 2016.

The house was originally listed for $100million and dropped to $67million the following year.

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Aerial photos show the private amusement complex has been revamped[/caption]

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Scenes for a film on the life of the late King of Pop were shot at the park[/caption]

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The photos show that colourful fairground rides have returned to the grounds[/caption]

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The park was a hive of activity as the film was being shot[/caption]

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Neverland’s enormous red and white circus tent has been recreated[/caption]

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The area seemed closed off due to filming[/caption]

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Jaafar plays late singer Jackson in the biopic[/caption]

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The ranch was named after Peter Pan’s fairytale home[/caption]

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Neverland is located in Santa Barbara, California[/caption]

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The park fell into disuse after Jackson left it in 2005[/caption]

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But US billionaire Ron Burkle bought it in 2020 for almost £18million[/caption]