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Michael Jackson’s Nephew Jaafar Jackson to Play Him in Biopic | THR News

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Michael Jackson’s Nephew Jaafar Jackson to Play Him in Biopic | THR News

Michael Jackson’s Nephew Jaafar Jackson to Play Him in Biopic | THR News

Michael Jackson‘s nephew Jaafar Jackson will play him in the biopic about the singer’s life.

Lionsgate is behind the project, titled 'Michael,' which will be directed by Antoine Fuqua, who shared the news on Instagram.


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