Jaafar Jackson Brings Michael Jackson to Life in Early Footage from New Biopic

Jaafar Jackson is portraying his famous uncle in the upcoming film Michael. New footage reveals how closely he resembles the King of Pop. The movie, which has been in development since 2019, recently released a teaser trailer featuring scenes from Jackson’s childhood and some of his most iconic moments, including the making of the “Thriller” video.

Lionsgate shared clips from the biopic, which traces Michael Jackson’s journey from his early days as the lead of the Jackson Five to his rise as a visionary artist. The official synopsis, as reported by Deadline, states:

“Michael tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.”

The film features a strong supporting cast, including Coleman Domingo, Miles Teller, Nia Long, Larenz Tate, Kat Graham, and Quincy Jones. Jaafar Jackson makes his onscreen debut in Michael. Director Antoine Fuqua praised Jaafar, saying he perfectly embodies the pop star.

Author’s summary: The biopic “Michael” offers a fresh look at Jackson’s life, with Jaafar Jackson’s portrayal capturing both his uncle’s talent and legacy in a compelling debut.

Showbiz Cheat Sheet — 2025-11-08

Jaafar Jackson Brings Michael Jackson to Life in Early Footage from New Biopic

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