US EditionJaafar Jackson Plays His Legendary Uncle in 'Michael' Biopic
The biopic 'Michael' stars Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson and explores the pop icon's life and legacy, with production completed in May 2024, Lionsgate said.
- 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 biopic teaser trailer dances into the making of the King of Pop
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — If the first look at the eagerly awaited Michael Jackson biopic is any indication, the film plans on leaning into The King of Pop’s good times versus…everything else. A teaser trailer for “Michael,” the film about the musician’s rise debuted on Thursday and gave the first glimpse of his real life nephew, Jaafar Jackson, portraying his late uncle. The elder Jackson died in 2009 at the age of 50 as a result of a…
Lionsgate released Michael's first official breakthrough, the production that portrays Michael Jackson's life from his beginnings with the Jackson 5 to his solo career. The studio also confirmed that the film will premiere in cinemas on April 24, 2026.
Michael explores the world-famous artist's journey to becoming the King of Pop.
Watch first official trailer for Michael Jackson biopic
Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in the upcoming film ‘Michael.’ (Lionsgate) The first glimpse of the big-screen Michael Jackson biopic Michael has been released, starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson, the son of his brother Jermaine Jackson. The trailer captures Jafaar as the King of Pop, complete with MJ’s iconic looks. He’s seen executing choreography onstage, shooting music videos for “Thriller” and “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough,” and record…
Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson plays the famous pop king in the biographical film Michael, which is scheduled to be released on April 24, 2026.
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