One of the most successful performers in pop music history passed away in 2009 at the age of 50. Now, images from the biographical film "Michael," set for release in spring 2025, have surfaced online. The singer and dancer's nephew, cast in his role, looked exactly like the late King of Pop.
Jaafar appeared on stage for the film in a black curly wig and complex prosthetic makeup. The young man wore a white vest, matching shirt, and black pants while performing the artist's tracks. Jaafar was born in Los Angeles in the second marriage of Michael's older brother Jermaine Jackson to Alejandra Oaziaza. He expressed his emotions about filming the movie.
Colman Domingo, 54, has taken on the role of the Jackson family patriarch Joe (Joseph) Jackson, who died in 2018. Actress Nia Long, 53, will play the star's mother, Katherine Jackson.My steps toward finding divine destiny were thoughtful and deliberate. For better or worse, you will find truth and transparency in the narrative, spiced with nostalgia for the 90s. It's an honor for me to bring my uncle Michael's story to life. To all fans around the world, see you soon.
The biographical musical drama will cover the life and four-decade career of the legendary musician, one of nine children in the Jackson family, five of whom formed the original pop sensation, the Jackson 5.
"The film will present viewers with an exciting and honest portrayal of a brilliant, yet complex man who became the King of Pop. The film represents his triumphs and tragedies on an epic cinematic scale—from his human side and personal struggles to his undeniable creative genius, exemplified by his most iconic performances. Viewers will get an inside look at one of the most influential, innovative artists the world has ever known like never before," Daily Mail quotes the filmmakers.
