In the upcoming biographical film “Michael,” Jaafar, the late singer Michael Jackson’s nephew, will portray the King of Pop.
Jaafar Jackson is the offspring of The Jackson 5 member and Michael’s brother Jermaine Jackson.
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Jaafar tweeted a picture of Jackson and announced his role in the film via his Twitter handle on Monday.
He wrote, “ I’m humbled and honoured to bring my Uncle Michael’s story to life. To all the fans all over the world, I’ll see you soon.”
I’m humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michael’s story to life. To all the fans all over the world, I’ll see you soon.
Photo by Jourdynn Jackson pic.twitter.com/Xow9Mkakup
— Jaafar Jackson (@JaafarJackson) January 30, 2023
According to The Guardian on Tuesday, a producer on the movie, who also produced the Oscar-winning Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, Graham King, said the team behind the film had searched the world for an actor to play Jackson, before settling on Jaafar.
“I met Jaafar over two years ago and was blown away by the way he organically personifies the spirit and personality of Michael.
“It was something so powerful that even after conducting a worldwide search, it was clear that he is the only person to take on this role.”
