US EditionMichael Jackson Biopic Teaser Trailer Dances Into the Making of the King of Pop
- On Thursday, Lionsgate released the first teaser for Antoine Fuqua's Michael, showing Jaafar Jackson performing recreated dance moves and staged images of Michael Jackson.
- After production wrapped, the movie underwent reshoots and scheduling changes, postponing the release from Oct. 3, 2025 to April 24, 2026.
- The cast list bolsters the film's scope, led by Jaafar Jackson and supported by Miles Teller as John Branca, Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson, Nia Long as Katherine Jackson, Jessica Sula, Laura Harrier and Kendrick Sampson.
- The official trailer will play in theaters next week before Now You See Me: Now You Don't screenings, and fans expressed enthusiasm on social media after months of delays.
- Jaafar Jackson marks his feature debut in the title role, an uncommon choice since he is Michael Jackson's nephew, and the film promises a front-row view of iconic performances and off-stage life.
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Michael Jackson's life is complex to tell. He has tried several times, with documentaries such as 'Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues' (1988), 'This is It' (2009) or 'Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall' (2016). Perhaps none as shocking as 'Leaving Neverland' (2019), centered on several testimonies of allegations of child sexual abuse against the singer. Since then, no prestigious producer has dared to take the witness. 'Mic…
Who Is Jaafar Jackson? 5 Things About the Actor Playing Michael Jackson in Biopic
Jaafar Jackson was practically born to play the late “King of Pop” Michael Jackson in the 2026 biopic Michael. As the son of Michael’s older brother Jermaine Jackson and his ex-wife Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza, Jaafar chose at an early age to follow in his famous family’s legendary footsteps. After releasing his debut single, “Got Me Singing,” in 2019, Jaafar starred in the short-lived reality series The Jacksons: Next Generation before he was c…
New Trailer For ‘Michael’ Biopic Examines The Rise Of A Cultural Icon
By Okla Jones ·Updated November 6, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Lionsgate has officially unveiled the first trailer for Michael, the highly anticipated biopic that brings the life and legacy of the King of Pop to the big screen. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film stars Jaafar Jackson—the real-life nephew of Michael Jackson—in his debut role, stepping into the shoes of one of the most iconic and complex figures in music history.…
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