Jaafar Jackson

A planned biopic about Michael Jackson will star his nephew, Jaafar Jackson, in the title role of a film directed by Antoine Fuqua.

In 2005, Jackson, who had always maintained his innocence, was acquitted of all charges. The screenplay is being worked on by John Logan, who wrote Ridley Scott's Oscar-winning "Gladiator." The planned biopic, which is slated to begin production this year, has a number of Hollywood veterans involved. In 2003, after raiding his home, Neverland Ranch, authorities arrested Jackson on child molestation charges. Added producer Graham King, whose credits include the Queen biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody": “I met Jaafar over two years ago and was blown away by the way he organically personifies the spirit and personality of Michael. In 2019, he released his first sing called "Got Me Singing," which was accompanied by a video that was shot in Brazil.

Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson was cast in the upcoming biopic on the King of Pop. The film is directed by "Training Day" director Antoine Fuqua.

“I am beyond thrilled that he has come on board to portray his uncle and cannot wait for the world to see him on the big screen as Michael Jackson.” “To all the fans all over the world, I’ll see you soon,” he said. Jaafar Jackson tips his hat and stretches out his leg in the photo, while also wearing his uncle’s signature side-striped pants. “It’s so wonderful to see him carry on the Jackson legacy of entertainers and performers,” she said. Jaafar Jackson said that he is “humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michael’s story to life,” Fuqua, director of “Training Day,” “The Equalizer” and Will Smith’s “

Jaafar Jackson, 26, will step into the late singer's iconic shoes as he appears in Lionsgate's upcoming biopic Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced ...

On Instagram, Jaafar said: "I'm humbled and honoured to bring my Uncle Michael's story to life. "There was such a spiritual connection when I first met Jaafar, who has a natural ability to emulate Michael and such a great chemistry with the camera." Jaafar was selected for the role after a worldwide casting search, and King said: "It was clear that he is the only person to take on this role."

The son of Jackson 5 member Jermaine Jackson and his ex-wife Alejandra Oaziaza, Jaafar will be making his acting debut in the film directed by Antoine Fuqua.

I was influenced to make music videos by watching his work – the first Black artist to play in heavy rotation on MTV. [announced earlier this month](https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/michael-jackson-biopic-set-to-begin-production-1.19118698), is scheduled to begin production this year. “I’m humbled and honoured to bring my Uncle Michael’s story to life,” Jaafar, 26, tweeted.

This news won't quash ever-growing talks of nepo-babies… Then again, who better to play Michael Jackson in the upcoming biopic Michael than his nephew?

I am beyond thrilled that he has come on board to portray his uncle and cannot wait for the world to see him on the big screen as Michael Jackson.” Filming on Michael is due to begin later this year. “It’s incredibly exciting to watch Jaafar bring Michael to life,” said Fuqua.

Jaafar Jackson, the son of Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine Jackson, has been tapped to play his famous uncle in an upcoming biopic.

"It's so wonderful to see him carry on the Jackson legacy of entertainers and performers." [Jermaine Jackson](https://www.eonline.com/news/861538/jermaine-jackson-is-protective-of-paris-jackson-show-business-can-break-you) and his ex Alejandra Oaziaza—will portray the King of Pop in the upcoming biopic, Michael. "I'm so proud of you Jaafar," he wrote, "Words can't express…you got it…..You are truly the only one who can do it right. To all the fans all over the world, I'll see you soon." "Proud to announce @jaafarjackson as Michael—the motion picture event that explores the journey of the man who became the King of Pop," the Training Day director captioned a black-and-white photo of the actor dressed as the late star—complete with a fedora and white socks paired with loafers—on Jan. "Coming soon."