The Michael Jackson biopic, initially introduced in 2019 and revealed as titled ‘Michael’, has lastly forged a lead actor to play the late ‘King of Pop’. Jaafar Jackson, the nephew of Michael Jackson, has been confirmed to be enjoying his uncle within the biopic, which at present doesn’t have a launch date. The movie is being directed by Antoine Fuqua (Coaching Day, The Equalizer sequence), and is produced by Graham King, who beforehand helmed Freddie Mercury’s biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody.
The announcement of the lead casting was made by Lionsgate, with producer Graham King saying “I met Jaafar over two years in the past and was blown away by the way in which he organically personifies the spirit and character of Michael,” as per a report by SlashFilm. “I’m past thrilled that he has come on board to painting his uncle and can’t look ahead to the world to see him on the large display screen as Michael Jackson,” continued King, who produced 2018’s vital and business success Bohemian Rhapsody.
I am humbled and honored to convey my Uncle Michael’s story to life. To all of the followers all around the world, I will see you quickly.
Photograph by Jourdynn Jackson pic.twitter.com/Xow9Mkakup
— Jaafar Jackson (@JaafarJackson) January 30, 2023
The announcement was confirmed by Jaafar Jackson himself in a tweet, which additionally options a picture of the actor in costume. Jaafar is the 26-year-old son of Jermaine Jackson, the elder brother of Michael Jackson, and his former bandmate on The Jackson 5, the singing group comprising members of the Jackson household.
The movie might be directed by Antoine Fuqua, and is reportedly being made with the approval of Michael Jackson’s property. This does imply that the movie will doubtless be capable to use the late singer’s authentic music and photographs as wanted, however as steered by the Slashfilm report, this might imply that lots of the controversies surrounding Jackson and his profession may very well be washed over or underplayed. As of now, ‘Michael’ doesn’t have a confirmed launch date, however is anticipated to start out filming this yr.
