*Michael Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson is set to star as the late King of Pop in a biopic coming to the big screen next year from director Antoine Fuqua.
Lionsgate will release the project titled “Michael” on April 18th, 2025, in the U.S., with Universal handling international distribution, Deadline reports.
“It’s incredibly exciting to watch Jaafar bring Michael to life,” Fuqua said in a statement to Variety.
We reported earlier that a worldwide casting search was conducted to find the perfect actor to play Jackson, but producer Graham King ultimately settled on Jaafar. King said, “It was clear that he is the only person to take on this role.”
“I am beyond thrilled that he has come on board to portray his uncle and cannot wait for the world to see him on the big screen as Michael Jackson,” King told Variety.
Per The Jasmine Brand, a synopsis of the movie reads: “‘Michael’ will bring audiences a riveting and honest portrayal of the brilliant yet complicated man who became the King of Pop. The film presents his triumphs and tragedies on an epic, cinematic scale — from his human side and personal struggles to his undeniable creative genius, exemplified by his most iconic performances. As never before, audiences will experience an inside look into one of the most influential, trailblazing artists the world has ever known.”
Jaafar, the son of Jermaine Jackson and Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza, will make his acting debut with “Michael.”
“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,” Fuqua told Variety.
No other details about the “Michael” biopic have been shared.
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