Jafar Jackson to play his uncle Michael Jackson in promising biopic

It’s official. We finally know the name of the person who will slip into the shoes of Michael Jackson in the upcoming biopic dedicated to him. And the lucky winner is none other than a member of the Jackson clan, Jafar, the 26-year-old son of Jermaine Jackson, brother of the late “King of Pop” and former member of the Jackson 5. The director of the film. Antoine Fuqua himself confirmed the news on his Instagram page on Monday, January 30. “I am proud to announce that Jafar Jackson will play the role of Michael. event film that explores the journey of the man who became the King of Pop,” he shared in the caption of a black-and-white photo where we see the young actor. imitating the steps of his illustrious uncle.

“It is a great honor for me to be able to bring my uncle Michael’s story to life. To all the fans in the world, see you soon,” Jafar Jackson immediately responded on Twitter and Instagram.

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“The only person who can play this role”

Born in 1996, Jafar Jackson is one of seven children of Jermaine Jackson, one of Michael’s older brothers. Passionate about music, he has been singing and playing the piano since the age of 12, we read in the American press. In 2019, he also released his first single. Made me sing. “Jafar plays my son,” said Kathryn Jackson, Michael’s mother, who was quoted by American media columns. HollywoodReport . “It’s wonderful to see him continue our legacy as artists and performers.”

The same enthusiasm from the producer of the film Graham King, already crowned with success. bohemian rhapsody Freddie Mercury biopic. “I met Jafar over two years ago and was blown away by how he embodied Michael’s spirit and personality,” recalls the British film producer. “It was such a powerful thing that even after searching around the world, it was clear that he was the only person who could play this role. I’m thrilled that he’s agreed to take part in his uncle’s biopic and can’t wait for the world to see him on the big screen as Michael Jackson.”

the filming of Michael should start later this year. The screenplay will be written by John Logan, to whom we owe such films Gladiator, The collapse of the sky or Spectrum. According to the Lionsgate production company, the film should touch on all aspects of the “pop king’s” life. It remains to be seen how the film crew will approach the dark corners of her life, starting with the allegations of child abuse, the subject of which was the singer, so invested in the project by the Jackson family.

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