Jaafar Jackson Becomes His Uncle in First Look at Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson Biopic
The Big Picture After more than four months of principal photography, filming for Michael has come to an end, according to a social media post made by GK Films. With the first notes of "Human Nature" playing in the background, the company announced that the film based around the life of Michael Jackson was one step closer to becoming a reality, with the project currently scheduled to be released in theaters on April 18, 2025.
The King of Pop will be portrayed by Jaafar Jackson, the singer's nephew. Michael will tackle the major events from the singer's life, including the launch of his record-breaking albums, concert tours around the world and the legal controversies he was involved in during the second half of his career. The cast of Michael also includes Colman Domingo, Mia Long and Miles Teller, as the different stages of Michael Jackson's life are represented on the big screen.
Michael was directed by Antoine Fuqua, the filmmaker known for launching the modern Equalizer franchise. Across three films, Fuqua told the story of how Rob McCall took down several criminal organizations with his particular set of action skills. The most recent installment, The Equalizer 3, was released last year. The screenplay for Michael was written by John Logan, the artist who was nominated for three Academy Awards thanks to his work on Gladiator, The Aviator and Hugo.
Michael Jackson's Legacy Close Michael Jackson was one of the most successful entertainers of all time, with the singer selling around 500 million records around the world. In addition to his position on the charts, Jackson launched new music over the course of four decades, from when he was a young boy to even after he passed away thanks to the release of unfinished drafts.
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