Overview

• The biopic titled 'Michael,' directed by Antoine Fuqua and featuring Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson in the lead role, is set to release in April 2025.
• Jaafar Jackson will portray his uncle Michael Jackson, marking his acting debut, alongside a cast that includes Miles Teller, Nia Long, and Colman Domingo.
• The film will document Michael Jackson's life from his early years with The Jackson 5 to his solo career and untimely death in 2009.
• A total of ten actors will portray the Jackson 5 members at different stages of their lives, highlighting the iconic group's evolution.
• The casting process emphasized talent and the ability to embody the spirit and personality of Michael Jackson and his family members.