A new behind-the-scenes image from the upcoming music biopic Michael reveals Jaafar Jackson in costume as his titular pop superstar uncle.
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Summary
- The upcoming biopic Michael will star Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson and will cover significant moments in the late performer’s life.
- Jaafar Jackson shared a behind-the-scenes image of himself in costume as his uncle, offering a first look at his portrayal of the pop icon.
- Production on Michael begins on Monday, January 22.
A behind-the-scenes image from Michael reveals the first look at the movie’s star in costume as pop icon Michael Jackson. The upcoming music biopic will feature Michael Jackson’s real-life nephew Jaafar Jackson playing the role of the late superstar. The movie will be directed by Antoine Fuqua from a screenplay by John Logan, featuring an as-yet largely unannounced ensemble cast that includes Juliano Krue Valdi as young Michael Jackson.
On his official Instagram account, Jaafar Jackson shared a post celebrating the impending production of the Michael biopic. Check out his post below:
The image shows Jackson in costume as his uncle, wearing his signature hat and performing a balletic dance move that involves standing on his tiptoes while light pours in through the windows of a rehearsal room.
The caption that accompanies the image reads “The Journey Starts Monday,” giving photo credit to his half-brother Jourdynn Jackson.
More to come…
Source: Jaafar Jackson/Instagram
Michael (2025)
Michael is an upcoming biographical film created by GK Films by director Antoine Fuqua and details the highs and lows of the King of Pop’s storied career. From career to controversies, this documentary aims to cover significant moments in Michael Jackson’s life, who Jaafar Jackson plays
- Release Date
- April 18, 2025
- Director
- Antoine Fuqua
- Cast
- Jaafar Jackson
- Writers
- John Logan
- Studio(s)
- GK Films
- Distributor(s)
- Lionsgate