Michael Jackson's Nephew Cast to Play the Late King of Pop

Michael Jackson's Nephew Cast to Play the Late King of Pop

Michael Jackson's Nephew Cast to Play , the Late King of Pop.

Michael Jackson's Nephew Cast to Play , the Late King of Pop.

On January 30, Lionsgate announced that Michael Jackson will be played by his 26-year-old nephew, Jaafar, in an upcoming biopic about the late superstar.

On January 30, Lionsgate announced that Michael Jackson will be played by his 26-year-old nephew, Jaafar, in an upcoming biopic about the late superstar.

CNN reports that 'Michael' is being made in cooperation with the Jackson family and estate.

According to a statement released in February 2022, the Jackson family said the upcoming biopic will offer , “audiences an in-depth portrayal of the man and our brother who became the King of Pop.”.

According to a statement released in February 2022, the Jackson family said the upcoming biopic will offer , “audiences an in-depth portrayal of the man and our brother who became the King of Pop.”.

Jaafar, the son of Jermaine Jackson, said that he felt "humbled and honored" to portray his late uncle on the big screen.

Jaafar, the son of Jermaine Jackson, said that he felt "humbled and honored" to portray his late uncle on the big screen.

CNN reports that the film is set to be directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Graham King.

CNN reports that the film is set to be directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Graham King.

The biopic will be written by three-time Oscar nominee John Logan.

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Production on the film is set to begin in 2023.

According to King, the producer was, "blown away by the way he [Jaafar] organically personifies the spirit and personality of Michael.”.

According to King, the producer was, "blown away by the way he [Jaafar] organically personifies the spirit and personality of Michael.”.

It was clear that he is the only person to take on this role.

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, Graham King, 'Michael' producer, via CNN.

It was clear that he is the only person to take on this role.

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, Graham King, 'Michael' producer, via CNN.

Following the production's casting choice, the Jackson family offered their support, with Michael's son, Prince, saying that Jaafar "embodies" so much of his father.

Following the production's casting choice, the Jackson family offered their support, with Michael's son, Prince, saying that Jaafar "embodies" so much of his father.

I’m confident we are all going to do our best to show the world a part of my father they’ve never seen and that they deserve to see, Prince Jackson, via Instagram.

I’m confident we are all going to do our best to show the world a part of my father they’ve never seen and that they deserve to see, Prince Jackson, via Instagram