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Who is the actor who will play Michael Jackson in the biopic?

Who is the actor who will play Michael Jackson in the biopic?

Iconic Michael Jackson will be portrayed by his grandson, Jaafar Jackson, in a biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua.

Who is the actor who will play Michael Jackson in the biopic?

The film, simply titled "Michael", will be the first major film role for 26-year-old Jaafar, who is the son of Jermaine Jackson, Michael's older brother. After making the decision public, Jaafar described himself as "humbled and honoured".

Who is the actor who will play Michael Jackson in the biopic?

"Jaafar embodies my son. It's so wonderful to see him carry on Michael's legacy," said the late icon's mother, Katherine Jackson. The film will tell the story of how he became a pop icon and one of the most successful of all time.

"Michael" is being made in cooperation with Michael Jackson's estate, which is likely to affect how the singer's life is portrayed, including whether or not it will touch on any of the child sexual abuse allegations that have been made against Jackson during his life. Michael was acquitted in 2005. He died in 2009 at the age of 50.

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