Jaafar Jackson

The upcoming biopic 'Michael' will star Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop, director Antoine Fuqua announced Monday.

A decade after Jackson's 2009 death at the age of 50, those allegations were explored in the HBO documentary [Leaving Neverland](https://ew.com/tv-reviews/2019/02/21/leaving-neverland-review/), in which Wade Robson and James Safechuck alleged that Jackson sexually molested them for years when they were children. [Deadline](https://deadline.com/2023/01/michael-jackson-nephew-jaafar-jackson-portray-king-of-pop-in-antoine-fuqua-directed-movie-lionsgate-1235244128/) reports that the film "will not shy away from the controversies of Jackson's life," most notably the multiple allegations of child sexual abuse (for which Jackson was tried and acquitted in 2005). [Baz Luhrmann](http://ew.com/person/baz-luhrmann/)'s [Elvis](https://ew.com/creative-work/elvis/), for example, netted [eight Oscar nominations](https://ew.com/awards/oscars/2023-oscar-nominations-full-list/) last week, with star [Austin Butler](http://ew.com/person/austin-butler/) a strong contender to win Best Actor. In 2019, [Rami Malek](https://ew.com/person/rami-malek/) earned that very trophy for his portrayal of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in [Bohemian Rhapsody](https://ew.com/movies/2018/11/01/bohemian-rhapsody-review/). Coming soon," Fuqua wrote alongside a photo of Jaafar practicing some of Michael's legendary moves in a very familiar outfit. [Antoine Fuqua](https://ew.com/person/antoine-fuqua/) ( [Emancipation](https://ew.com/movies/movie-reviews/emancipation-review-will-smith-antoine-fuqua/)) revealed on Instagram Monday morning that Jackson's nephew, Jaafar Jackson, will play the iconic musician in the upcoming Michael.

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.

As an actor, he might well learn more than he wanted to about his world famous uncle, as we've heard the film will not shy away from the controversies of ...

Fuqua is currently finishing The Equalizer 3 with Denzel Washington in Italy, and then he will turn his attention to this one. [Michael Jackson](https://deadline.com/tag/michael-jackson/) will be played by the late icon’s 26-year old nephew [Jaafar Jackson](https://deadline.com/tag/jaafar-jackson/) in the [Antoine Fuqua](https://deadline.com/tag/antoine-fuqua/)-directed film biopic for [Lionsgate](https://deadline.com/tag/lionsgate/). The MJ estate’s presence gives rights to Jackson’s musical catalog, but has led some to question how protective they will be, but clearly things will have to be explored for the film to have dramatic edge and enough truthfulness to stand up to scrutiny while not turning off fans of Jackson’s songs and musical legacy. As you can see from the video below, the young man has the voice and moves to do right by his uncle. The singer and songwriter is the son of [Jermaine Jackson](https://deadline.com/tag/jermaine-jackson/), who is the brother of Michael and member of The Jackson 5. [John Logan](https://deadline.com/tag/john-logan/).

Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson will make his acting debut as the King of Pop in the Antoine Fuqua-directed biopic 'Michael.'

[Lionsgate](https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-02-07/151712/michael-jackson-biopic/) also announced Michael will be produced by Oscar winner Graham King. “I met Jaafar over two years ago and was blown away by the way he organically personifies the spirit and personality of Michael,” said King in a statement. [Rihanna officially files trademark for "Fenty Kids"](https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-01-30/269866/rihanna-officially-files-trademark-for-fenty-kids/) [](https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-01-30/269780/50-cent-gets-season-four-renewal-for-power-book-ii-ghost/?ref=ymal) [](https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-01-30/269752/drake-wins-1m-bet-thanks-to-the-kansas-city-chiefs/?ref=ymal) [Drake wins $1M bet thanks to the Kansas City Chiefs](https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-01-30/269752/drake-wins-1m-bet-thanks-to-the-kansas-city-chiefs/) [](https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-01-30/269711/damar-hamlin-speaks-out-publicly-for-first-time-since-collapsing/?ref=ymal) [](https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-01-30/269688/lil-uzi-vert-and-meek-mill-celebrate-philly-eagles-and-super-bowl/?ref=ymal) [](https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-01-30/269647/breonna-taylor-tamika-palmer-tyre-nichols-same-birthday/?ref=ymal) [](https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-01-29/269618/grizzlies-coach-says-team-and-memphis-are-hurting-after-the-senseless-death-of-tyre-nichols/?ref=ymal) [View More](https://www.revolt.tv/category/news/) “I’m humbled and honored to bring my uncle Michael’s story to life,” he wrote on Twitter as a caption with the same picture Fuqua posted. [](https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-01-30/269866/rihanna-officially-files-trademark-for-fenty-kids/?ref=ymal) 'Rate 'Em'](https://www.revolt.tv/video/2022-12-30/264683/2022-sneaker-release-roundup-rate-em-video/) [Morris Chestnut credits 'The Best Man' for making him the leading man in Hollywood he is today](https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-01-04/265292/morris-chestnut-says-the-best-man-made-him-a-leading-man-interview/) [View More](https://www.revolt.tv/?s=) Fuqua confirmed the news today (Jan. [REVOLT teams up with Jason Lee for new uncut and candid talk show](https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-01-17/267494/revolt-teams-up-with-jason-lee-for-new-uncut-and-slightly-messy-talk-show/) ](https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-01-12/266670/kerry-washington-and-oprah-winfrey-to-star-in-tyler-perrys-netflix-film/) [Marvin Gaye](https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-05-16/169266/marvin-gayes-album-artwork-sells-for-millions/) and in 2019, he released his debut single, “Got Me Singing.”

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."

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.

People are feeling pretty excited about the upcoming biopic of the 'King of Pop'...

Jaafar Jackson, one of Michael Jackson's nephews, will play his uncle in an upcoming biopic about the troubled star. Director Antoine Fuqua — who previously ...

Check out [Simplemost](http://www.simplemost.com) for additional stories. His “Got Me Singing” video has over 8 million views and illustrates his dancing ability as well as his showmanship: I’m humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michael’s story to life. Jaafar Jackson, one of Michael Jackson’s nephews, will play his uncle in an upcoming biopic about the troubled star. [confirmed](https://deadline.com/2023/01/michael-jackson-nephew-jaafar-jackson-portray-king-of-pop-in-antoine-fuqua-directed-movie-lionsgate-1235244128/) that Jackson will be taking on the title role in “Michael.” [post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/CoDAIIKJCNC/?hl=en) of Jaafar working on his dance moves in the studio with the caption, “Proud to announce @jaafarjackson as Michael — the motion picture event that explores the journey of the man who became the King of Pop.

Jaafar Jackson, the nephew of Michael Jackson, will play the iconic pop star in an upcoming biopic, movie studio Lionsgate announced Monday.

Jaafar Jackson, who is the second youngest son of the Jackson 5 singer Jermaine Jackson, will portray the King of Pop in "Michael," which will be directed by Antoine Fuqua. Lionsgate said the film will begin principal photography in 2023 and it will "explore all aspects of Michael's life" and his iconic performances. The "Emancipation" director said on social media that he was "proud" to name Jaafar Jackson as part of the cast, and shared a photo of the actor dressed as his uncle.

How is Jaafar Jackson related to the late king of pop, Michael Jackson? Here's what we know about his parents and big upcoming acting role.

The Michael star has his own Jaafar Jackson's parents are Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza and Jermaine Jackson. Given that Michael is still in the early stages of pre-production, we wanted to learn more about the film's leading man. Jaafar was born one year after his parents got married, on July 25, 1996. Jermajesty was born on Oct. How is Jaafar Michael's nephew?