Michael Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson to play pop legend in Antoine Fuqua’s movie

Via PTI

LOS ANGELES: Singer Jaafar Jackson, the 26-year-old nephew of ‘King of Pop’ Michael Jackson, will play the past due song icon within the Antoine Fuqua-directed movie biopic for Lionsgate.

Titled “Michael”, the movie hails from manufacturer Graham King, who previous sponsored “Bohemian Rhapsody” that earned Rami Malek the Academy Award for best possible actor in a number one function.

Fuqua, recognized for the “Equalizer” motion pictures “Coaching Day”, and “Southpaw”, shared the scoop on his reputable Instagram account on Monday.

“Proud to announce @jaafarjackson as Michael – the movement image match that explores the adventure of the person who turned into the King of Pop. Coming quickly,” the acclaimed filmmaker wrote.

Jaafar Jackson — the son of Jermaine Jackson, the brother of Michael and member of The Jackson 5 — stated he was once “humbled and honoured to carry my Uncle Michael’s tale to lifestyles”.

“To the entire lovers all over the place the sector, I will see you quickly,” he added.

Penned via John Logan of “Skyfall” status, the movie will discover all sides of Michael Jackson’s lifestyles, together with his maximum iconic performances that led him to grow to be the best entertainer of all time.

Considered the ‘King of Pop’, the singer-dancer has a number of hit tracks to his credit score together with “Beat It”, “Mystery”, “Black Or White”, “Easy Legal”, and “Billy Jean”.

Michael Jackson died in 2009 on the age of fifty. Manufacturing on “Michael” will start this yr.

LOS ANGELES: Singer Jaafar Jackson, the 26-year-old nephew of ‘King of Pop’ Michael Jackson, will play the past due song icon within the Antoine Fuqua-directed movie biopic for Lionsgate.

Titled “Michael”, the movie hails from manufacturer Graham King, who previous sponsored “Bohemian Rhapsody” that earned Rami Malek the Academy Award for best possible actor in a number one function.

Fuqua, recognized for the “Equalizer” motion pictures “Coaching Day”, and “Southpaw”, shared the scoop on his reputable Instagram account on Monday.

“Proud to announce @jaafarjackson as Michael – the movement image match that explores the adventure of the person who turned into the King of Pop. Coming quickly,” the acclaimed filmmaker wrote.

Jaafar Jackson — the son of Jermaine Jackson, the brother of Michael and member of The Jackson 5 — stated he was once “humbled and honoured to carry my Uncle Michael’s tale to lifestyles”.

“To the entire lovers all over the place the sector, I will see you quickly,” he added.

Penned via John Logan of “Skyfall” status, the movie will discover all sides of Michael Jackson’s lifestyles, together with his maximum iconic performances that led him to grow to be the best entertainer of all time.

Considered the ‘King of Pop’, the singer-dancer has a number of hit tracks to his credit score together with “Beat It”, “Mystery”, “Black Or White”, “Easy Legal”, and “Billy Jean”.

Michael Jackson died in 2009 on the age of fifty. Manufacturing on “Michael” will start this yr.