Michael Jackson's Nephew Cast to Play , the Late King of Pop.<br />Michael Jackson's Nephew Cast to Play , the Late King of Pop.<br />On January 30, Lionsgate announced that <br />Michael Jackson will be played by his 26-year-old nephew, <br />Jaafar, in an upcoming biopic about the late superstar.<br />On January 30, Lionsgate announced that <br />Michael Jackson will be played by his 26-year-old nephew, <br />Jaafar, in an upcoming biopic about the late superstar.<br />CNN reports that 'Michael'<br />is being made in cooperation <br />with the Jackson family and estate.<br />According to a statement released in February 2022, <br />the Jackson family said the upcoming biopic will offer , “audiences an in-depth portrayal of the man <br />and our brother who became the King of Pop.”.<br />According to a statement released in February 2022, <br />the Jackson family said the upcoming biopic will offer , “audiences an in-depth portrayal of the man <br />and our brother who became the King of Pop.”.<br />Jaafar, the son of Jermaine Jackson, <br />said that he felt "humbled and honored" <br />to portray his late uncle on the big screen.<br />Jaafar, the son of Jermaine Jackson, <br />said that he felt "humbled and honored" <br />to portray his late uncle on the big screen.<br />CNN reports that the film is set to be directed <br />by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Graham King.<br />CNN reports that the film is set to be directed <br />by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Graham King.<br />The biopic will be <br />written by three-time <br />Oscar nominee John Logan. .<br />Production on the film <br />is set to begin in 2023.<br />According to King, the producer was, "blown away by the way he [Jaafar] organically <br />personifies the spirit and personality of Michael.”.<br />According to King, the producer was, "blown away by the way he [Jaafar] organically <br />personifies the spirit and personality of Michael.”.<br />It was clear that he is the only person to <br />take on this role. I am beyond thrilled that <br />he has come on board to portray his uncle <br />and cannot wait for the world to see <br />him on the big screen as Michael Jackson, Graham King, 'Michael' producer, via CNN.<br />It was clear that he is the only person to <br />take on this role. I am beyond thrilled that <br />he has come on board to portray his uncle <br />and cannot wait for the world to see <br />him on the big screen as Michael Jackson, Graham King, 'Michael' producer, via CNN.<br />Following the production's casting choice, the Jackson <br />family offered their support, with Michael's son, Prince, <br />saying that Jaafar "embodies" so much of his father.<br />Following the production's casting choice, the Jackson <br />family offered their support, with Michael's son, Prince, <br />saying that Jaafar "embodies" so much of his father.<br />I’m confident we are all going to do our best <br />to show the world a part of my father they’ve <br />never seen and that they deserve to see, Prince Jackson, via Instagram.<br />I’m confident we are all going to do our best <br />to show the world a part of my father they’ve <br />never seen and that they deserve to see, Prince Jackson, via Instagram
