Jaafar Jackson kept his casting as Michael Jackson secret from his family for a year
- On April 2, 29-year-old Jaafar Jackson discussed his lead role in the upcoming Michael biopic during an interview on Today, with the film arriving in theaters April 24.
- Determined to capture the "essence" of his uncle, Jackson underwent a rigorous two-year audition process, stressing he had to truly "earn" the role to authentically portray Michael Jackson.
- Alongside Jaafar Jackson, the Antoine Fuqua-directed film features Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson and Nia Long as Katherine Jackson, with makeup artist Bill Corso facilitating the transformation.
- Reflecting on his childhood, Jackson shared memories of family time at Hayvenhurst and Neverland, recalling hide-and-seek and describing Michael Jackson as a kind figure with deep family love.
- Katherine Jackson, 95, has already viewed the film and offered glowing praise, telling her grandson there were moments she could not distinguish between him and the late pop star.
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Jaafar Jackson kept his casting as Michael Jackson secret from his family for a year
Opening up about his acting process, Jaafar Jackson has admitted he kept his casting as Michael Jackson in the forthcoming biopic about the singer’s life a secret from his family for a year – including his mother.
Jaafar Jackson says he's excited for people to watch 'Michael,' get a better understanding of the King of Pop
Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in the upcoming film ‘Michael.’ (Lionsgate) Jaafar Jackson stars in the upcoming biopic Michael as Michael Jackson alongside Colman Domingo as his father, Joseph Jackson. Reflecting on their first meeting, Jaafar described what it was like to connect on set. “I remember seeing Colman for the first time when I was at the Sony stages,” he told Miles Teller in a chat for Interview Magazine. “[H]e came and visited w…
Jafar Jackson plays the "King of Pop" in the film "Michael"
Jaafar Jackson Says 'No One in My Family Knew' He Was Cast as Uncle Michael in Biopic for a 'Full Year'
Jaafar Jackson stars as the legendary performer in the biopic 'Michael,' which debuts in theaters April 24Jaafar Jackson on the set of Michael; Michael Jackson on March 30, 1983Credit: CPR/D.Sanchez / BACKGRID; Mike Guastella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyNEED TO KNOWJaafar Jackson said he hid the news of his casting as his uncle, Michael Jackson, from his family for "a full year"Jaafar, the son of Michael's brother, Jermaine Jackson, and ex-w…
‘There’s Definitely A Responsibility’: Jaafar Jackson Opens Up About The Pressures Of Playing Uncle In ‘Michael’ Biopic
Source: Araya Doheny / Getty – Jaafar Jackson, the star of the upcoming ‘Michael’ biopic. Soon, fans will see 29-year-old Jaafar Jackson step into the life and legacy of his iconic uncle, Michael Jackson, when the highly anticipated biopic Michael arrives in theaters on April 24. On April 2, Jackson sat down for his first television interview on Today with Jenna & Sheinelle alongside Jenna Bush Hager and co-guest host Willie Geist. During the co…
Jaafar Jackson Said His Family Didn’t Know He Was Cast As King of Pop
Source: Steve Granitz / Getty Jaafar Jackson, the up-and-coming star playing as his uncle, the King of Pop, said he hid the casting from his family, including his mother, for an entire year. The 29-year-old actor is portraying his superstar uncle Michael Jackson— who died in 2009, in the upcoming biopic Michael, releasing April 24. The movie is based on the life of the superstar. Related: ‘Michael’ Trailer Shows First Look Of Michael Jackson’s R…
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