Jaafar Jackson, an American actor, will play his uncle and famous popstar Michael Jackson in the singer’s planned biopic.
Antoine Fuqua, the film’s director, announced this on Monday by posting a photo of Jaafar’s metamorphosis on Instagram.
“Proud to unveil @jaafarjackson as Michael—the motion picture event that examines the journey of the man who became the King of Pop,” he wrote in the post’s caption.
Jaafar also shared the same image and stated his enthusiasm for the initiative.
“I’m humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michael’s story to life,” he remarked. I’ll see you all shortly, supporters all across the world.”
In a press release, it was revealed that the biopic titled Michael, will detail the high and low points of Jackson’s life “including his most iconic performances that led him to become the greatest entertainer of all time.”
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Michael’s mother, Katherine Jackson, also welcomed the development in a statement contained in the press release, E! News reports.
“Jafaar embodies my son,” she said. “It’s so wonderful to see him carry on the Jackson legacy of entertainers and performers.”
Jaafar, who bears a close resemblance with the “Thriller” crooner, is the son of Michael’s older brother, Jermaine Jackson.
Jermaine was a vocalist on the former Motown boy band, The Jackson Five, of which Michael was a member.
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