Jaafar Jackson, the nephew of Michael Jackson, will be donning the character of "King of Pop" in the upcoming film 'Michael' directed by Antoine Fuqua. It will reportedly go on floors in 2023.
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Details
Bankrolled by Lionsgate, the project will be produced by Graham King, producer of the much-acclaimed 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' and the script has been penned by John Logan.
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Announcement
Fuqua shared the news with a photo of Jaafar practicing MJ's iconic steps. MJ's mother said, "It's so wonderfulto see him carry on the Jackson legacy of entertainers and performers."
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Know more about Jaafar
Jaafar is a 26-year-old singer who debuted with his single 'Got Me Singing' in 2019. Lionsgate stated that the biopic will address all aspects of the late pop star.