Jaafar Jackson

2023 - 1 - 31

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Who is Jaafar Jackson? Michael Jackson's nephew set to play King ... (Smooth Radio)

Jaafar Jackson, 26, will step into the late singer's iconic shoes as he appears in Lionsgate's upcoming biopic Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced ...

On Instagram, Jaafar said: "I'm humbled and honoured to bring my Uncle Michael's story to life. "There was such a spiritual connection when I first met Jaafar, who has a natural ability to emulate Michael and such a great chemistry with the camera." Jaafar was selected for the role after a worldwide casting search, and King said: "It was clear that he is the only person to take on this role."

Michael Jackson nephew Jaafar Jackson to play King Of Pop in biopic (Euronews)

This news won't quash ever-growing talks of nepo-babies… Then again, who better to play Michael Jackson in the upcoming biopic Michael than his nephew?

I am beyond thrilled that he has come on board to portray his uncle and cannot wait for the world to see him on the big screen as Michael Jackson.” Filming on Michael is due to begin later this year. “It’s incredibly exciting to watch Jaafar bring Michael to life,” said Fuqua.

Michael Jackson biopic casts lead — and it's the King of Pop's nephew (Globalnews.ca)

Canadian-American entertainment company Lionsgate announced on Monday that Jackson's 26-year-old nephew, Jaafar Jackson, will star in the upcoming biopic ...

He has released music in the past and has a strikingly similar high tenor to his uncle. “I met Jaafar over two years ago and was blown away by the way he organically personifies the spirit and personality of Michael,” King said. Jaafar was chosen for the role after a worldwide casting search.

Michael Jackson's Nephew Jaafar Jackson To Play Him In Biopic (HuffPost UK)

The singer's nephew, whose father is Jermaine Jackson, has been recording his own songs since 2019.

I am beyond thrilled that he has come on board to portray his uncle and cannot wait for the world to see him on the big screen as Michael Jackson.” (Jackson was acquitted of criminal charges in 2005, but faced ongoing accusations.) Jackson’s post read: ”I’m humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michael’s story to life.

Jaafar Jackson: who is Michael Jackson's nephew set to play singer ... (Evening Standard)

After a 'worldside search' the creators of the new film landed a little closer to home for the lead role. Martha Alexander finds out why the 26-year-old is ...

“I met Jaafar over two years ago and was blown away by the way he organically personifies the spirit and personality of Michael,” said Graham King. In fact, the producers undertook a global search to find their Michael Jackson. The black and white shot shows Jaafar dancing in white socks, loafers and a trilby — his uncle’s trademark get up. It’s so wonderful to see him carry on the Jackson legacy of entertainers and performers.” In total, Jaafar has eight siblings — one of whom is the brilliantly-named Jermajesty. After a ‘worldside search’ the creators of the new film landed a little closer to home for the lead role.

Michael Jackson's nephew, Jaafar, to play pop star in new biopic ... (Sky News)

Director Antoine Fuqua and producer Graham King said Jaafar Jackson, whose father is Jermaine Jackson, had a natural ability to emulate his uncle and bring ...

In an Instagram post Jackson, 26, wrote: "I'm humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michael's story to life. Michael's nephew, Jaafar, has been chosen to portray Michael in the upcoming biopic on the King of Pop!" The film will include "all aspects" of his life and his most noteworthy performances that set him on the path to becoming an icon in the musical world", it said in a statement.