‘Michael’ Review: Antoine Fuqua’s Fan-Friendly, Family-Sanctioned Michael Jackson Bio-Drama Is Sanitized but More Soulful Than You Might Expect
Jaafar Jackson plays his uncle, the King of Pop, with Colman Domingo as the abusive father who exploited him and Nia Long as his protective mother.
Read MoreMichael Biopic’s First Reactions Are Saying the Same Thing About Jaafar Jackson
Early reactions to Michael are starting to pour in, and one name keeps coming up again and again: Jaafar Jackson. The upcoming biopic about Michael Jackson is already sparking strong opinions, with viewers praising the lead performance while debating how deeply the film explores the icon’s life. Michael movie’s early reactions praise Jaafar Jackson, but…
Read MoreJaafar Jackson on What It Took to Portray His Uncle, the King of Pop, in “Michael”
Jaafar Jackson, the 29-year-old nephew of Michael Jackson, will soon portray the iconic singer on-screen. “I hope people walk out of that theater with a deeper understanding of who Michael was at the core,” he says.
Read MoreWho Is Jaafar Jackson? 5 Things to Know About Michael Jackson’s Nephew Playing Him In Biopic
Michael Jackson’s legacy is staying in the family. Learn more about his nephew Jaafar Jackson, who’s playing the late King of Pop in the upcoming biopic.
Read MoreMichael Final Trailer Shows Jaafar Jackson Performing as the King of Pop
Lionsgate has released the final trailer for Michael, the upcoming biopic starring Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson. “Michael is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known,” the official logline reads. View the final trailer for Michael below (watch more trailers): What happens…
Read MoreJaafar Jackson Makes Surprise Appearance at Complex Pop-Up Gallery for ‘Michael’ Biopic in SoHo
Photo Credit: Fritz for Complex Last night, Complex hosted an exclusive opening night event for a pop-up gallery in SoHo celebrating Michael, the upcoming biopic about Michael Jackson. Guests attending the curated gallery were surprised when Jaafar Jackson, who portrays Michael Jackson in the film, made a surprise appearance at the event. The pop-up gallery…
Read MoreJaafar Jackson reveals what he remembers about his late uncle Michael ahead of biopic
‘We’d have wonderful times at Neverland,’ recalled the ‘Michael’ star
Read MoreJanet Jackson and Jermaine Are Feuding Over Michael Jackson Biopic: Report
Janet Jackson and her brother Jermaine Jackson are reportedly feuding over Michael Jackson’s new biopic. The drama reportedly began after Michael’s family gathered in Los Angeles earlier this month to screen Michael, starring Jermaine’s son Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop, per Page Six. According to the outlet, Janet, 59, picked apart the project…
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