Michael Jackson’s very personal nephew will play him in an upcoming biopic.
Jaafar Jackson, 26, is the son of Michael’s brother and The Jackson 5 member Jermaine Jackson, and his ex-wife Alejandra Oaziaza.
The movie’s director Antoine Fuqua posted an image of Jaafar in character – taken by his brother Jourdynn Jackson – on Instagram to announce the news on Tuesday.
“Proud to announce @jaafarjackson as Michael — the motion picture event that explores the journey of the man who became the King of Pop. Coming soon,” he wrote.
In his personal put up, Jaafar wrote: “I’m humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michael’s story to life. To all the fans all over the world, I’ll see you soon.”
The movie, known as Michael, is known to not shrink back from the controversies of the star’s life, which included accusations of kid molestation, in line with Deadline.
However, the singer’s property, which has denied the accusations, is concerned within the manufacturing.
Lionsgate is the studio behind the undertaking and Graham King, whose credit embody Golden Globe-winning Freddie Mercury biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, is producing.
Michael died at age 50 in 2009 after he suffered a cardiac arrest on account of a mixture of medicine in his physique.
His private doctor, Conrad Murray, was later convicted of involuntary manslaughter for having improperly administering the anaesthetic drug Propofol and served two years of a four-year sentence.
Michael’s son Prince Jackson stated he “couldn’t be happier” that his cousin will play his father.
“Truthfully I couldn’t be happier and prouder for him, he’s been working his ass off and I know he’s going to do an amazing job,” Prince wrote on Instagram.
“Just being himself, he embodies so much of my dad and I’m confident we are all going to do our best to show the world a part of my father they’ve never seen and that they deserve to see.”
He added: “This project means so much to me for many reasons, I’m really happy that my family and I can go on this journey together.”
Michael’s mom and Jaafar’s grandmother, Katherine Jackson, additionally spoke out in assist of the casting.
“Jaafar embodies my son. It’s so wonderful to see him carry on the Jackson legacy of entertainers and performers,” she stated in a press release.
Filming is because of begin this yr.
Michael made his skilled singing debut on the age of 6 in a band along with his brothers, later named The Jackson 5, in 1964.
He launched his first solo single Got to Be There in 1971 and debut solo studio album of the identical title in 1972.
He left the band, liable for the hits I Want You Back and ABC, in 1984 to proceed a solo profession.
He received 13 Grammy Awards, in addition to the Grammy Legend Award and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Jaafar launched his personal single Got Me Singing in 2019, together with a music video during which he sings, dances and acts.
Source: www.news.com.au
