The American director behind the project confirmed the news on Instagram. Jaafar is the son of Jermaine Jackson, Michael's brother. Been singing since he was 12
The face of the one who will play Michael Jackson in the highly-anticipated biopic on the life of the King of Pop is finally known. As the American media Deadline reports, it is the nephew of the artist, Jaafar Jackson, who plays the lead role in this project, led by American director Antoine Fuqua.
The artist and songwriter is the son of Jermaine Jackson, Michael's brother and former member of The Jackson 5. Passionate music, he has been singing and dancing since the age of 12 and released his first single, Got Me Singing in 2019. Antoine Fuqua confirmed the news on Instagram.
"We are proud to announce Jaafar Jackson as Michael - the event film that explores the journey of the man who became the King of Pop." Coming soon," he wrote in the caption of his post.
"Passing on the Jackson Legacy"
Michael Jackson's mother Katherine Jackson also reacted to this news in The Hollywood Reporter's US media columns: "Jaafar incarnates my son. So wonderful to see him carrying on the Jackson legacy. "
The production of this biopic will feature Graham King, a filmmaker with some experience in the field since he produced Bohemian Rhapsody and won an Oscar for The Underdogs.
"I met Jaafar more than two years ago and was blown away by how he personifies Michael's spirit and personality," Graham King told The Hollywood Reporter.
And to conclude: "It's so powerful that even after conducting worldwide casts, it was clear he was the only person who could play the role. "
