The music world is buzzing with excitement as news has emerged that Jaafar Jackson, the nephew of King of Pop Michael Jackson, has been cast to portray his legendary uncle in an upcoming biopic.
Jaafar, who is the son of Michael’s younger brother Jermaine Jackson, has been chosen to play the lead role in the film and is thrilled at the opportunity to honor his uncle’s legacy.
On January 30, the 26-year-old shared a photo on his Instagram announcing the casting news. He wrote, “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.”
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Directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Lionsgate, the film promises to be a fitting tribute to one of the greatest entertainers of all time.
The film will focus on Michael’s life and career and will showcase his rise to fame and his incredible impact on the music industry. The film will also showcase some of the King of Pop’s controversial history and promises to be a must-see for his fans.
Jaafar, who has been a performer and singer for years, has an uncanny resemblance to his uncle, both in terms of his looks and his musical ability. Fuqua has praised Jaafar for his talent and dedication to the project, saying that he is confident that the film will be a success.
In a statement to Variety, Fuqua said, “It’s incredibly exciting to watch Jaafar bring Michael 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.”
Check out the music video for Jaafar’s 2019 song “Got Me Singing.”
