Antoine Fuqua isn’t keeping anyone in suspense. With filming having just begun on Michael, his upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, already the first shot of Jaafar Jackson in the title role has been released to the public. And damn if he’s not a spitting image of his late uncle.
“We have assembled an incredible team of artists for this project – hair & makeup, costumes, cinematography, choreography, lighting, everything – and some who knew and worked with Michael are reuniting for this film. But most importantly, it’s Jaafar who embodies Michael,” said Fuqua. “It goes beyond the physical resemblance. It’s Michael’s spirit that comes through in a magical way. You have to experience it to believe it.”
Fuqua is directing from a script by Oscar-nominated writer John Logan. Others in the cast but yet to be seen are Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller, and Juliano Krue Valdi.
But clearly this is a potential breakthrough role for Jaafar Jackson, who looks as if he was destined for the part.
There are a lot of shades to Michael Jackson’s life and career. It’ll be interesting to see how the film decides to portray him, and if they go deep or stay surface level.
Michael opens on April 18th 2025.
SYNOPSIS: Michael will bring audiences a riveting and honest portrayal of the brilliant yet complicated man who became known worldwide as the King of Pop. The film presents his triumphs and tragedies on an epic, cinematic scale — from his human side and personal struggles to his undeniable creative genius, captured by his most iconic performances. As never before, audiences will experience an inside look into one of the most influential, trailblazing artists the world has ever known.
