Michael Jackson is the latest iconic musician to get his own Hollywood biopic and we finally know who’ll portray him in this exciting project. Director Antoine Fuqua announced he found the perfect man for the job in the King of Pop’s nephew Jaafar Jackson.
Fuqua announced the news by sharing a black and white photo of Jaafar Jackson on social media and said he was proud to announce his casting. Jaafar reposted the photo on his Instagram account and said he was humbled and honored to bring his uncle’s story to life.
Jaafar is the son of Michael’s brother Jermaine Jackson, who was the second vocalist and bassist in their group the Jackson 5. He’s been singing and dancing since the age of 12 and showcased his talent by recording covers of Sam Cooke and Marvin Gaye, in addition to original songs such as “Got Me Singing”.
The script for this biopic was written by John Logan, while Antoine Fuqua confirmed his involvement as a director earlier this month.
“For me, there is no artist with the power, the charisma, and the sheer musical genius of Michael Jackson. His music and those images are part of my worldview, and the chance to tell his story on the screen alongside his music was irresistible,” said Fuqua in a statement.
