Michael Jackson biopic cast singer’s nephew Jaafar Jackson in lead role
1 year, 11 months ago

Michael Jackson biopic cast singer’s nephew Jaafar Jackson in lead role

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Director Antoine Fuqua’s forthcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, has finally found its lead star. Now, a few years later, with the Emancipation director officially attached, it has been revealed that Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson will portray his uncle in the movie. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Fuqua added: “It’s incredibly exciting to watch Jaafar bring Michael to life. “There was such a spiritual connection when I first met Jaafar, who has a natural ability to emulate Michael and such a great chemistry with the camera.” The film, which is expected to include Jackson’s “most iconic performances that led him to become the greatest entertainer of all time”, is being made in cooperation with the Michael Jackson Estate.

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Michael Jackson biopic starring King of Pop's nephew Jaafar Jackson has release date DELAYED
2 months ago

Michael Jackson biopic starring King of Pop's nephew Jaafar Jackson has release date DELAYED

Daily Mail  

The hotly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic starring the King of Pop's nephew Jaafar Jackson has had its release date pushed back by six months. Michael was originally set for release on April 18, 2025 but Lionsgate announced Tuesday the film will hit theaters months later on Oct. 3, 2025, per THR. The hotly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic starring the King …

Michael Jackson's biopic Michael starring nephew Jaafar Jackson will be 'the biggest movie we've ever had,' studio exec predicts
7 months ago

Michael Jackson's biopic Michael starring nephew Jaafar Jackson will be 'the biggest movie we've ever had,' studio exec predicts

Daily Mail  

The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic from Lionsgate, titled Michael and starring the late King of Pop's nephew Jaafar Jackson, is garnering huge expectations from the studio. The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic from Lionsgate, titled Michael and starring the late King of Pop's nephew Jaafar Jackson, 27, is garnering huge expectations from the studio. Jafaar pictured during production of the film …

Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson recreates late superstar's zombie look in iconic 1983 video Thriller for biopic about King of Pop titled Michael
7 months, 1 week ago

Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson recreates late superstar's zombie look in iconic 1983 video Thriller for biopic about King of Pop titled Michael

Daily Mail  

Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar was pictured Thursday recreating his late uncle's zombie look in his iconic 1983 video Thriller, for the upcoming biopic about the King of Pop. Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar, 27, was pictured Thursday in LA recreating his late uncle's zombie look in his iconic 1983 video Thriller, for the upcoming biopic about the King of Pop Jaafar …

CinemaCon surprise: Poignant first look at Michael Jackson biopic released
8 months, 4 weeks ago

CinemaCon surprise: Poignant first look at Michael Jackson biopic released

Hindustan Times  

Las Vegas' CinemaCon 2024 halls just reverberated with poignant applause. Per Deadline, the video jumps back to Jackson as a young boy, being told by his mother, "There might be some people who think you’re different, and that’s going to make life a little harder for you, but you never were like anyone else.” A following voice-over captures what performing …

Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson transforms into the late King of Pop as he drives a car in '70s-set scene for biopic
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson transforms into the late King of Pop as he drives a car in '70s-set scene for biopic

Daily Mail  

Jaafar Jackson, the nephew of the late Michael Jackson, was the spitting image of the late King of Pop as he filmed a scene for the upcoming biopic Michael on Tuesday. Jaafar Jackson, the nephew of the late Michael Jackson, was the spitting image of the late King of Pop as he filmed a scene for the upcoming biopic Michael …

Netizens marvel at Jaafar's uncanny resemblance with uncle Michael Jackson
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Netizens marvel at Jaafar's uncanny resemblance with uncle Michael Jackson

Hindustan Times  

iAn upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, titled Micheal, will be a family affair. The late King of Pop's nephew, actor Jaafar Jackson is playing the lead role. Michael Jackson's wax statue at Madame Tussauds London Directed by Antoine Fuqua, who said in an interview with EW, that the resemblance between uncle and nephew is "uncanny". During a shoot, Jaafar Jackson recreates …

Michael Jackson biopic to star Nia Long as Michael's mother
11 months, 1 week ago

Michael Jackson biopic to star Nia Long as Michael's mother

New Indian Express  

Nia Long has been roped in to play the character Katherina Jackson, mother of Michael Jackson, in the music icon’s upcoming biopic titled Michael, helmed by Antoine Fuqua. The film, which has the pop star’s nephew Jafaar Jackson, essaying Michael’s role, is set for a theatrical release on April 18, 2025. Michael is set to cover all aspects of Michael …

Michael Jackson biopic starring the King Of Pop's nephew Jaafar Jackson gets spring 2025 release date by Lionsgate
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Michael Jackson biopic starring the King Of Pop's nephew Jaafar Jackson gets spring 2025 release date by Lionsgate

Daily Mail  

As the start of principal photography for the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic swiftly approaches, Lionsgate has officially given the film a global release date. The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic Michael, which stars the King Of Pop's nephew Jaafar Jackson, 27, as the music superstar, has been given a release date of April 18, 2025 'Michael will bring audiences a riveting …

Michael Jackson biopic starring late singer’s nephew sets 2025 release
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Michael Jackson biopic starring late singer’s nephew sets 2025 release

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Michael, a biopic of the late music …

Michael Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson is ‘humbled’ to play his uncle in biopic
1 year, 11 months ago

Michael Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson is ‘humbled’ to play his uncle in biopic

LA Times  

Jaafar Jackson poses backstage at a 2014 event in Beverly Hills. Fuqua, director of “Training Day,” “The Equalizer” and Will Smith’s “Emancipation,” announced the casting with a post on Instagram, using a photo of Jaafar Jackson posing in one of Michael Jackson‘s iconic dance moves. Hollywood Inc. Michael Jackson estate sues HBO over ‘Leaving Neverland’ documentary The ongoing feud between …

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