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)

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