Jaafar Jackson, who is portraying his uncle Michael Jackson in his forthcoming biopic, apparently resembles his uncle, according to the film’s director, Antoine Fuqua.
Fuqua spoke about the biopic, “Michael,” during a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly. He stated that Jaafar’s embodiment of the late King of Pop is “uncanny” and not just when it comes to his likeness. “Sounds like him, dances like him, sings. It’s really uncanny,” Fuqua said. “Graham King, who is a fantastic producer, found him and introduced him to me, and I was blown away.”
Jaafar Jackson is the son of Jermaine Jackson, Michael Jackson’s brother and co-lead singer of the Jackson 5. Jaafar Jackson announced in January that he would portray his uncle in the film about his life and career. “I’m humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michael’s story to life,” Jaafar Jackson posted on his Instagram page. “To all the fans all over the world, I’ll see you soon.”
“Michael” marks Jaafar Jackson’s first major film role.
King, who also produced the hit Queen biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody,” stated that Jaafar Jackson “organically personifies” Michael’s personality. “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,” King said of Jaafar Jackson, who was selected for the role after a worldwide search.
Fuqua was announced as director of “Michael” in January, and he addressed whether controversies surrounding allegations of sexual abuse against the pop icon would be included in the film. He stated that the film would portray “the good, bad, and ugly” of Michael Jackson’s complex life.
“Just to tell the facts as we know it, about the artist, about the man, about the human being,” is the goal, Fuqua said. Michael Jackson was accused of child molestation in the…
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