Jaafar Jackson, nephew of Michael Jackson, caught the fans’ attention in the trailer for “Michael,” the biopic that tells the story behind the success of one of the greatest singers in history.
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Universal Pictures has released the first trailer for the film, which highlights the most important moments in Michael Jackson’s life, including his childhood and the recording of the global hit “Thriller.”
Jaafar, son of Jermaine Jackson, brother of Michael Jackson, was chosen to play his uncle on the big screen.
The trailer shows the actor performing some of Michael’s iconic dance moves, almost as an exact copy of the “Beat It” singer. He is also seen wearing the red jacket from the “Thriller” video.
In addition to Jaafar, the film stars Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson, Michael’s father and manager, Miles Teller as John Branca, the singer’s lawyer and manager, and Nia Long as Katherine Jackson, Michael’s mother.
“Michael” is directed by Antoine Fuqua, the director of “The Equalizer,” “King Arthur,” and “Training Day,” which earned Denzel Washington the Academy Award for Best Actor.
The Michael Jackson biopic will premiere in theaters on April 24, 2026.
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