Jaafar Jackson, nephew of Michael Jackson and star of Lionsgate’s upcoming biopic on the King of Pop, has signed with CAA for illustration.
Jackson makes his performing debut portraying his late uncle within the Antoine Fuqua-directed Michael, which is slated to hit theaters worldwide in April 2025. The movie guarantees to deliver audiences a riveting and sincere portrayal of the good but difficult man, inspecting Jackson’s triumphs, in addition to his tragedies — from his human aspect, to his private and non-private struggles, to the accusations and the 24/7 media microscope Jackson lived beneath, even at his inventive apex. Pic may also seize Michael’s simple inventive genius, recreating his most memorable, iconic performances.
Colman Domingo, Nia Lengthy, Miles Teller and Laura Harrier are amongst these set to seem reverse Jackson. John Logan penned the script, with Graham King producing for GK Movies, together with John Branca and John McClain, the co-executors of the Michael Jackson property. Lionsgate is distributing the movie within the U.S. and Japan, whereas Common Photos has rights for all offshore territories.
Regardless of being a part of such a wealthy musical household legacy, it wasn’t till he was 12-years-old that Jaafar began taking part in piano and singing with the intent to pursue a profession in music. Exterior of his inventive pursuits, he dedicates his time to organizations dedicated to ending human trafficking and world starvation.
Jackson continues to be represented by David Weber and Robert Supply at Sloane, Supply, Weber & Dern.
