Michael Jackson Biopic_ Jaafar Jackson TRANSFORMS Into King of Pop
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00:00 (upbeat music)
00:02 Our first look at the King of Pop biopic, Michael.
00:07 ♪ So beat it, just beat it ♪
00:10 Jafar Jackson, the son of Michael's brother, Jermaine,
00:13 transforms into his uncle.
00:15 - We think of him every day, every day,
00:18 and there's not a hour that goes by
00:21 he doesn't come across our mind
00:23 because of just the music and just the memories.
00:27 - In the new photo, Jafar channels early 90s MJ
00:30 with a V-neck, white jacket, and black pants,
00:33 looking straight out of a dangerous world tour concert.
00:36 ♪ It don't matter if you're black or white ♪
00:39 Director Antoine Fuqua shares the pic on Instagram
00:42 over a year out from Michael hitting theaters
00:44 in April 2025.
00:46 ♪ Don't stop 'til you get enough ♪
00:49 Jafar's casting was announced last year,
00:51 sharing this BTS snap to the 'Gram, telling fans,
00:54 "I'm humbled and honored to bring
00:56 "my uncle Michael's story to life."
00:58 ♪ Energy is my fire ♪
01:02 At the time, Michael's mom, Catherine Jackson,
01:04 shared her approval.
01:05 "Jafar embodies my son."
01:07 (crowd cheering)
01:10 - At home, Michael is just like any of the other children
01:16 when we're together.
01:17 He's staying away from the public mostly
01:19 because I think the media made it so
01:22 that he doesn't like to be out.
01:25 - Nia Long portrays the Jackson family matriarch,
01:28 the actress at a loss for words Tuesday,
01:30 speechless and grateful for this honor.
01:33 - The time has come for us to do the same.
01:37 - Coleman Domingo plays Joe Jackson,
01:39 fresh off his Oscar nod for portraying
01:41 another real-life figure in "Rusted."
01:43 - There's nothing that's impossible for the Jacksons.
01:46 Everything is possible.
01:47 - Coleman calls the role of Michael's father
01:49 rich, complex, and flawed.
01:52 - I feel like when it comes to a win for an actor,
01:56 I have won just by existing in this space
01:59 and being able to do this work.
02:01 'Cause it feels like legacy work.
02:03 It's the work that we hope to do as actors.
02:05 - For now, no other casting details
02:07 for Michael's famous family,
02:09 but we do know Miles Teller has joined the cast
02:11 as John Branca.
02:12 - I love filming and I love when I get to do with,
02:15 you know, incredible cast and script and crew.
02:18 - After Michael dropped his dad as his manager,
02:21 the entertainment lawyer stepped in,
02:23 eventually becoming a co-executor of Michael's estate
02:26 after his death in 2009.
02:28 - I think we're all gonna feel Michael's presence
02:30 and we can never replace Michael, obviously.
02:33 - Also carrying on Michael's legacy, his children.
02:36 - Our father was the king of pop.
02:37 He did so much for the music industry.
02:40 - Michael's eldest, Prince, praises the work Jafar's put in,
02:43 calling his cousin's performance, quote,
02:45 "The closest I'll ever come to watching my dad in concert."
02:49 ♪ You've been hit by, you've been hit by a smooth coming ♪
02:54 (upbeat music)
02:56 (upbeat music)
02:59 (upbeat music)